Cask ale, known as “Britain’s National Drink”, accounted for 13.5% of all pints sold in the UK in 2019. Powys, in Wales, is home to many pubs serving real ale, and The County Times has shared the top five ranked by TripAdvisor. The list includes The Sportsman in Newtown, Arvon Ale House in Llandrindod Wells, Angel Hotel in Llanidloes, The Goat Hotel in Llanfair Caereinion, and Watson’s Ale House in Knighton. Reviewers praised the range of beers and ciders on offer and the friendly, knowledgeable staff at each establishment.