In more cases than one would imagine, tourism is mainly about pubs and bars. The best holiday resorts around the world have plenty of bars. But the question is what makes a pub a better choice than another one and why certain pubs around the globe have managed to become famous and to stay at the top of tourists’ preferences. Some places are about mainly atmosphere: for instance Kursaal Kalhesa, in Palermo. This is not just a pub. It’s a very stylish place where people can have drinks and can also eat. They serve traditional Sicilian food and an excellent Italian wine and they also have a wonderful selection of entrees. The 18th century palace which houses this chic place provides the unique atmosphere one could never forget. Prince of Wales is one of the most famous pubs in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is furnished with antiques and church pews and it’s got an impressively long bar counter. The atmosphere is really authentic and it’s a wonderful place for a tourist to mingle with locals and have a taste of the local culture.

The Frankenstein pub in Edinburgh is another famous pub, popular not only with tourists but with local youth in general. This pub offers special and exciting forms of entertainment: each Monday the pub turns into a huge cinema, screening the best horrors ever made; in other week nights highly appreciated DJs take control of the music. Very often they organize horror theme parties and all sorts of games, all aiming at keeping people happy and entertained. Modern and lively, this pub is usually a must for everyone passing through Edinburgh.

And the examples could go on and on. The bottom line is that every famous pub has a special story behind it: either one connected to its location, the drinks it serves or one about the special events that are hosted by the pub in question. Innovation is always the key word, because people always enjoy trying something they haven’t tried before.