A man on a mission to visit every single pub in Britain brought his Great British Pub Crawl to Glastonbury and Street this week — and gave some local favourites a national shout-out.

Dale Harvey, a Nottingham man and former landlord, is three and a half years into his epic journey to boost the British pub industry, one pint at a time. On Thursday, he notched up his 7,438th venue, knocking 20 Somerset pubs off his ever-growing list in just one day.

He started in Pilton at The Crown, calling it "a 10/10 boozer" with great cask ale, craft beer, and a passionate team behind the bar. From there, he moved on to The Apple Tree Inn and The Lion in West Pennard, both historic inns he praised for their charm, character and solid ale line-ups — with "next level" food emerging from The Lion's kitchen.

Once in Glastonbury, Dale worked his way through some of the town's most historic watering holes, starting with The Rifleman's Arms, a centuries-old pub where he was impressed by the "lovely landlady, pub dog Mika, and three top ales". He said he was stunned it hadn't made it into this year's Good Beer Guide.

Just up the road, Beckets Inn stood out for its quirky décor and generosity — punters can bring their own food, and the pub provides plates and cutlery. Over at the George & Pilgrims, reportedly the oldest pub in the southwest, Dale was wowed by the 15th-century setting, strong cask lineup and hotel service: "Definitely one to see."

He also dropped into The Crown — this time the pink-fronted Glastonbury version — where he found two well-kept ales and a modern makeover that hadn't "spoiled the charm". Nearby, The King William impressed with its old-school skittles alley and Sunday carvery vibes, while Who'd A Thought It lived up to its quirky name with a phone booth inside, four Palmers ales, and plenty to admire on the walls.

Foodies will be pleased to hear he stopped into Queen of Cups, home to Michelin-star quality meals and a previous finalist in the Great British Pub Awards for Best Chef. "Even if you're not eating, it's a great little place to stop for a pint," Dale said.

His tour continued through Market House, The Mitre, and The King Arthur, where gothic décor, open fires and great staff added to the atmosphere — not to mention top-notch ales from Bristol Beer Factory.

After a quick refuel on Knight's fish and chips, Dale jumped in a cab to Street to finish off the day. There he found a mix of cosy locals and stylish lounge bars, including The King Alfred, which felt "very village local" but offered a warm welcome and decent ale. At The Loft and Fondo Lounge, he found laid-back lighting and modern interiors, while The Lantokay, the local Wetherspoons, didn't exactly blow him away — calling it "small, with a poor guest ale line-up."

Still, the Bull & Bar impressed him with its BBQ scent and three keg beers, and he ended the day on a high at The Street Inn — "a lovely-looking community local with great Guinness, good regulars and a top landlord."

After one long day of pints, chat and character, Dale said Somerset had left its mark: "There are a LOT of great cask ale pubs here that really deserve a look in for next year's Good Beer Guide."

He'll soon be back on the road, one pint closer to his mission — but for one day in Glastonbury and Street, the pubs were the stars.

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