Excellent beer, wine and spirits, good food and atmosphere
The ones with lots of rooms seem to be best at this, as it means people who like TV, pool, darts, or peace and quiet can find it without annoying those who don't.
Also, decent bar service including the ability to pour a decent pint and also advise on the stuff they're selling.
For me also a roaring fire in winter and a sensible policy on dogs (not in the food served areas but OK in the bar), plus comfy chairs and not too complicated a walk to the bogs
(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Thu 21 May 2015, 14:55, Reply)