THE Mail readers were asked to share details of their favourite pubs in Barrow.

Here’s the verdict...

1. The Kings Arms, Hawcoat

Readers said it was a winner because it served brilliant beer and has an excellent landlord and landlady who know how to run a great local pub.

2. Crows Nest on Barrow Island

This pub is loved for its friendly bar staff, good banter and fun locals.

3. The Golden Ball, Dalton

This watering-hole is loved for its friendly atmosphere and its many flavours of gin.

4. The White Lion, Mount Pleasant, Barrow

Famed for it's friendly environment and special staff this pub is full of laughter and cheer.

5. The Tally Ho Hotel, Schneider Road, Barrow

£2.50 a pint, BT Sport, Sky Sports, snooker, pool, darts, live music, bingo and a meat hamper raffle. What more do you need?

6. The Ormsgill, Park Road, Barrow

Readers loved this pub for its great atmosphere and beer choice.

7. The Devonshire, Buxton Street, Barrow

Drinkers love the first rate landlady Sam most about this watering-hole.

8. Last Orders, Rawlinson Street, Barrow

A lover of cheap ale, friendly locals and a great staff then this pub is for you.

9. The River Red Club, Flass Lane, Barrow

Readers loved this pub for its welcoming feel even when you haven't visited for a while.

10 Bay Horse, Hawcoat.

Readers praised Barbara the landlady and her attentive staff.

11 The Albion, Dalton Road, Barrow

This pub is loved for simply being a 'proper boozer'

12 Rams Head, Rawlinson Street, Barrow

Loved for being a real locals pub.

13 The Robin Hood in Barrow Town Centre.

This pub was praised for its great atmosphere, pleasant staff, good beer and fab live music.

14 The Golden Ball, Dalton

Loved for its friendly atmosphere and its gins.