The best UK pubs owned by celebrities including Idris Elba and Ed Sheeran revealed by drinker | The Sun

A PUB-LOVER has revealed the best UK boozers owned by celebs from Idris Elba to Ed Sheeran.

The shortlist includes some top-notch pubs to visit across the country's capital.


TikTokker @philc84 shared the video to his 561, 000 followers, racking up an impressive 805, 000 likes.

The social media influencer uses his account to share top tips about the UK.

This time, he explored some of the best pubs owned by celebs.

Here's a rundown of some of the top star-studded places you can visit.

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The Grapes

First up is The Grapes, owned by Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen.

Located just on the banks of the River Thames in London, the beautiful pub is over 400 years old.

Phil revealed: "It's absolutely tiny. It was whisper quiet in there."

While it can be a tad on the quiet side, Phil said staff were friendly and he enjoyed the experience.

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It also has the real staff Gandalf used in the film franchise, a highlight for Phil and other Lord of the Rings fans.

Mikkeller

Next up is Mikkeller, co-owned by singer songwriter Rick Astley.

The craft beer bar is described as "pretty empty and bland."

The Lore of the Land

The Lore of the Land, owned by film director Guy Ritchie, is the next bar Phil visited.

Phil said: "By coming in here I thought I'd feel like the smooth-talking gang member of a diamond heist.

"But instead, I just feel poor. Wetherspoons prices, these are not."

Porte Noire

Idris Elba's wine bar Porte Noire was the next destination.

The Luther star joined forces with the founder of Connaught Wine Cellars, David Farber to create the bar and shop.

The space has room for up to 70 guests and is home to one of the largest wine-tasting rooms in London.

The Fox and the Pheasant

James Blunt's bar The Fox and The Pheasant was up next on the itinerary.

Phil explained: "It's a proper pub. There's a darts board on the wall, proper beer, we're next to Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea FC.

"This is nice, this is my favourite so far."

Discussing the pub's famous owner, Phil said: "We learnt that we probably appreciated him more than we realised. His songs are alright, if we're being honest, and this pub is brilliant.

"Well done James!"

Bertie Blossoms

The final one on the list is Ed Sheeran's bar – but Phil described it as "anticlimactic."

Phil said you'd never guess the small restaurant, wine and cocktail bar was owned by the star.

Fans of the video were quick to take to the comments section to share their thoughts.

One wrote: "I would’ve never left The Grapes, to be honest."

A second chimed in: "The Grapes is lovely. I like the location. We go there quite a lot."

A third added: "The really old pubs have a smell about them. Old wood, ale, smoke…it’s so comforting."

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It comes as Britain's best boozers have been revealed in the annual publican awards.

Hundreds of businesses competed for the ultimate title of best pub in the biggest awards of the industry.



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