Sod the partridge in a pear tree and 12 drummers drumming, what Christmas is really about is getting warm and cosy in a good pub, with a foaming pint in one hand a plate of something nice on the table.
Whether sipping on a local ale or tucking into some pub grub, these five establishments provide the perfect setting for anyone keen on a quiet pint or a hearty meal...
The darks arts of beer brewery turn out to be quite the art form, a million miles away from hillbilly moonshine with the added bonus of not making you go blind.
Move over Jesus, your water into wine party trick has officially been trumped. Meet Teo Musso, the 'Jim Morrison of beer' who will turn beer into wine.
Never mind the i-Pad here's the apples. Some call it mental juice, for others it's a way of life. A guide to five of the best ciders from a man we haven't seen since.