Overview
- Derbyshire places second with 196 cosy pubs, following Staffordshire’s leading total of 230 in the new rankings.
- Other high-scoring counties include Cheshire with 188, Cornwall with 186 and North Yorkshire with 182.
- The study outlines a proposed ‘cosy pub corridor’ running from Cheshire through Derbyshire and Staffordshire into Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.
- The index assesses venues on physical and seasonal cues such as ceiling height, lighting, perceived warmth and festive decor.
- City tallies highlight breadth beyond counties, with Glasgow listed at 169 winter-friendly pubs and Edinburgh at 139.