Personal Pub Stories for The Guardian Local Bar Impact Series

We would like to hear about your much-loved locals. What was the pub that changed you – and how? As part of a new series, writers are telling the stories of the pub that changed them, kicking off with Zoe Williams who was barred from the Spoons she adored most. Now we would like to hear about your much-loved locals. Was there a bar of your past that left a lasting impression on you? What was the pub that changed you – and how? Let us know and we’ll publish a selection of your responses.