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It is real tough times for many trying to make a living out of the pub trade. Today we asked for examples of places who have bucked the trend and why they are managing to get the punters in.

Feel free to add to the list of Gloucestershire's finest boozers! cummings@bbc.co.uk
Jamie says the Noel Arms in Chipping Camden is top notch...she loves it's historic feel, cosy atmosphere and they sell great wines.

Tanya says the Malt Shovel in Ruardean is the best pub in the forest always busy, good beer and food and good service.

Jane in Huntley says the Farmers Boy on the A40 at Longhope is fantastic it's a traditional pub with log fire and have even started selling pies which really works.

Hayden has rang back to say the rose inn in pagan hill is fantastic because they always have an event of every week often raising money for charity and they have a skittles alley!

Mark on the email says the best for him are the yew tree at Clifford's Mesne, the old spot in Dursley and the five mile house at Duntisbourne Abbots.

Janet in Cirencester says the Drillman's Arms pub on the Gloucester road in Cirencester is brilliant... always such a warm welcome, good food and it's always busy.

Chris says in Prestbury the Royal Oak has cheap, good food and is always packed.

Steve says the Kings Arms in Prestbury says there's a skittle alley and they have comedy nights which are bringing people in. diverse evenings seem to work.

Mary says that the Puesdown Inn in Northleach is always busy...they have a pizza restaurant.

Viv Hargreaves the Editor of The Forester Newspaper couldn't resist joining in. These are the ones she feels are doing a good job...

1/ Red Hart at Blaisdon within cycling distance and Guy Wilkins always makes her laugh
2/ Saracens Hhead at Symonds Yat - wonderful place to stop and refuel on canoe trips
3/ Ship Inn at Newnham - Adrian Eyles is always a perfect host
4/ The Ostrich at Newland - Kathy Horton's pub is a brilliant spot to go to after playing in the concerts at the cathedral of the forest
5/ The Boat at Redbrook - another great place to refuel on canoe trips