5 oldest British pubs still in business

This pub is widely considered one of England's oldest. While the current building dates back to the 11th century, it's believed to have served as a public house since the 8th century. It reportedly has connections to Oliver Cromwell, who is said to have stayed there. Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

Laying claim to being the UK's oldest surviving pub and business, The Bingley Arms reportedly dates back over 1,000 years to between 905 and 953 AD. It was originally known as "The Priest's Inn" and served as a safe house for persecuted priests. Location: Bardsey, West Yorkshire, England.

This charming riverside pub claims to have been serving drinks as early as 560 AD, making it a contender for the oldest in England. Legend has it that the ghost of a local girl, Juliet, who drowned in the nearby River Ouse, still haunts the premises..

Originally built in 975 AD, The Porch House claims to be England's oldest inn, though its exact origins as a pub are debated. Its Cotswold stone exterior and historic features make it a truly unique and picturesque spot. Location: Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England.

Nestled in the Brecon Beacons National Park, The Skirrid Inn is often cited as the oldest pub in Wales. It has a dark and intriguing history, rumored to have been a courthouse where hangings took place, and is considered one of the most haunted pubs in the UK. Location: Llanvihangel Crucorney, Monmouthshire, Wales.