If you drink down at the pub today
You're sure to find something new.
If you drink down at the pub today
You'd better try more than a few.
For every cider ever there was
Is on the bar for certain because
The Rising Sun's the place to find the best cider!

After soaking up a little of Britain's heritage, by taking a walk along the towpath of the 18th century Grand Junction Canal in Berkhamsted, reward yourself with a fine beverage in a proper old fashioned English pub. "The Riser" has just had a cider festival, but since they have lots of festivals throughout the year, go to the next one. Why wait, though? With over a dozen or so ciders year round - and a generous selection of real ales - this cosy local pub, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of townie life, is worth a closer look any time.

No1, Canalside, George Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2EG
Tel: 01442 864913
theriser.co.uk/

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When you visit the Rex in Berkhamsted, you feel you should be wearing a silk, bias cut dress, with your arm tucked through a moustached Errol Flynn look-a-like and swish down the stairs onto the sumptuous ground floor with its candle lit tables and art deco bar. The film - anything from French subtitles, Jane Campion or James Cameron - is almost secondary. The decor, red and gold with gilt shell shaped lights on the wall brings to mind an Esther Williams synchronised swimming musicade of bygone days. Best of all are the deep red seats – they define the word plush as you sink into them, a glass of wine in hand, to listen as James, the linen clad owner/manager who introduces nearly every film, crosses the stage to share his passionate or acerbic critique of the film to follow. Once you've been, you realise this is the only way to watch a film.

www.therexberkhamsted.com/

High Street (Three Close Lane)
Berkhamsted
HP4 2FG
01442 877759

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