Guinness has named 35 pubs that serve the perfect pour - and 9 are in London

"Whether you're a fan of the black stuff or more partial to a crisp pint of lager, the UK's refreshed obsession with Guinness is undeniable. Steven Knight's Netflix series The House of Guinness threw the lore and legend around the stout into the global spotlight earlier this year, with a stellar cast depicting the early trials and tribulations of the family behind the pour."

"The opening of the new Guinness Storehouse in Covent Garden followed, bringing tasting sessions, installations about the brand's history and a striking rooftop restaurant from award-winning chef Pip Lacey, Gilroy's Loft, to the heart of the capital. Brits have long debated which establishments have mastered the perfect pint of Guinness, taking the lead from none other than the experts at Dublin 's Guinness Storehouse."

"Now, these pubs have been officially recognised for pouring perfection by the brand, as Guinness has released its inaugural 'Harp Guide' - a bucket list of 35 boozers across the nation where stout excellence is guaranteed. Each of the pubs, nine of which are in the capital, will receive an official brass Guinness harp plaque to display, notifying passers-by that it's the local go-to for good craic."

Guinness interest has been reignited across the UK through high-profile media and new venues. A Netflix series and the opening of a revamped Guinness Storehouse in Covent Garden with tasting sessions and a rooftop restaurant have driven renewed attention. London pubs such as The Devonshire, The Audley Public House and The Auld Shillelagh helped revive demand for the perfect pint. Guinness has published an inaugural Harp Guide listing 35 pubs nationwide where stout quality is guaranteed. Nine of the selected pubs are in London, and each chosen venue will receive an official brass Guinness harp plaque.

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