Chesterfield pints are among UK's cleanest

The town is ranked third in a top-five table of locations where pub pipes are the most spotless.

Drinkers in the south have much to be bitter about – they pay more but get a worse-quality ale.

The report, by pub watchdog Cask Marque and monitoring firm Vianet, claims many landlords say seven-day line cleaning recommended by brewers takes too much time.

Most likely to get a good pint

1. Doncaster

2. Southport

3. Chesterfield

4. Warrington

5. Derby

Least likely to get a good pint

1. Reading

2. Hereford

3. Plymouth

4. Andover

5. Swindon