The list was compiled from an online poll of Beard Liberation Front supporters that was also open to the public.
Top 5 Most Beard-Friendly Pubs
- Jolly Butchers, Stoke Newington
- Urban Tap House, Cardiff
- The 23 Club, Liverpool
- The Cock Tavern, Hackney,
- Brewdog bars (pubs across the UK)
BLF organiser Keith Flett said the Jolly Butchers remained the benchmark for beard-friendly pubs, but the Urban Tap House underlined that the rest of the UK is becoming much more beard friendly.
The BLF says that the number and range of beard-friendly pubs has continued to increase significantly over the past year.
Judging criteria for beard-friendly pubs include a venue that welcomes the hirsute and often has a significant number of hirsute customers, as well as providing a “beard-friendly ambience”.
Flett added that he thought there was a link between "stylish beards and beers and good pubs".