I'm very lucky to live in a town that has more than it's share of fine real ale boozers, the pick of which was recently voted the best real ale pub in the North East: http://www.quakerhouse.co.uk/
I get to try a wide variety of different fine ales, from all over the country, every week. The North East is also blessed with some fine breweries, including Captain Cooks, Wylam, Mordue, Durham, Northumbria, Jarrow etc. I like to drink either the light coloured golden ales, or the stouts and porters best, but to be honest I'll try a pint of almost any real ale. With out a doubt though my favourite is this particular drop of loveliness: