Imagine, if you will, a scenario in which you’ve been invited out on the ultimate pub crawl with your mates. What does that look like in your mind’s eye? Do you envision propping up the bar in your favorite local pub, talking bollocks with your chums, drinking fizzy lager until you can’t see straight?
However, if you’re up for a more interesting night than the one stated above, then the bars on the list are the way to go. We present you with the 5 greatest pubs in horror. For those of you who like your Bloody Mary…well, bloody.
5The Slaughtered Lamb (An American Werewolf in London)
So you’re probably going to want to start the night somewhere like The Slaughtered Lamb – rather than staying for a lock-in – because let’s face it, it’s a bit bloody ‘local’. You and your pals are sure to attract a lot of unwanted attention upon stepping foot in this horrifying backwoods English pub, so it’s agreeable to have a couple of quick pints or shots to get the night underway. Then it’s off to the next pub- just remember to stick to the roads and stay off the moors when you leave!
4The Cock and Bull (Doghouse)
As you stumble out of The Slaughtered Lamb, you can quickly find shelter in Moodley’s finest drinking establishment, The Cock and Bull. It’s nothing special to look at, but the beer is cheap and the women outnumber the men 4 to 1, or so you’ve been told, but so far you haven’t seen much in the way of men. In fact, not only are there no men, the women all seem to have a psychotic glint in their eye, and before you know it, you’re tied to a chair being seduced by a bunch of literal man-eaters!
One place to avoid if you’re female, in case you y’know, become a zombie.
3The Dream Bar (Demon Knight)
If you think this bar, which is filled with topless women making sexual innuendos about “long, hard ones,” is too good to be true, it’s because it is. You’ve entered Uncle Willie’s dream bar from Demon Knight, and it’s totally fictional. Better drink up quick, get your coats and move on.
2The Titty Twister (From Dusk Till Dawn)
Unlike your last stop off, the topless ladies at the Titty Twister are very, very real. In fact, this seems like the logical spot to find a comfy – albeit sticky – spot at the bar, and drink the night away. After all, it does advertise itself as being open from dusk till dawn. There is one small snag, though. Unless you’ve packed a shit ton of garlic or some holy water into your skinny jeans pockets, then you’re probably not going to get out of here alive. We’d suggest hitting the tequila hard, keeping your head down, and avoid bleeding at all costs. Forget these simple rules and your night will probably end here.
1The Winchester (Shaun of the Dead)
Your girlfriend might sneer at the thought, but if there’s ever been a pub that’s purpose-built to be the end game of any horror pub crawl, it’s London’s own Winchester. Just look at the place – it’s like a bloody fortress. Plus, the owner is connected, so there’s bound to be a few weapons hidden away. And if not, don’t worry – the gun above the bar is totally loaded at all times.
What are your favorite pubs in horror? Let us know in the comments section below, and don’t forget to buy us a drink when the world turns to shit!
