Find proper pubs near you.
Not every bar is a pub. Pub Mate filters out the noise — no clubs, no cocktail lounges, no taprooms — and shows you the real thing: proper pubs built for conversation, community, and a well-poured pint.
Find pubs near your current location or anywhere on the map. Adjust your search radius to discover walkable spots or explore farther out.
Browse pubs pinned on a clean map or scroll a focused list. Drag the map to instantly search new areas without tapping a button.
Pub Mate uses smart filtering to surface proper pubs — not generic bars, clubs, or cocktail lounges. No algorithm games. Just pubs.
No accounts. No sign-ups. No tracking. Open the app, see the pubs, go. Designed to be out of your way as quickly as possible.
Your location stays on your device. No data is collected, stored, or shared. No analytics. No ads. Full details in the privacy policy below.
Built on Apple Maps for a native, reliable experience. Works everywhere Apple Maps works — which is basically everywhere you'd want a pint.
Map view with pub pins and distance list
Pub info at a glance
Search anywhere on the map
Simple controls, no clutter
Pub Mate is designed to answer one question fast: "Where's a good pub near me?" No onboarding screens. No push notification requests. No account creation. Just open it and go.
Download Free on iOSLast updated: December 18, 2025
Pub Mate may request access to your device's location to show nearby pubs. This location data is used locally on your device only — it is never stored, logged, or transmitted to any server, and is never shared with third parties. You can disable location access in your device settings at any time; the app will continue to work using manually searched locations.
Pub Mate uses Apple Maps to display maps and pub locations. Apple Maps is governed by Apple's own privacy policy. Pub Mate does not receive or store any personal data from Apple Maps.
Pub Mate is intended for adults of legal drinking age. The app does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.
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