I never understood pub crawls, traipsing around all night, never comfortable, never time to get into a good conversation. I don't drink beer (much) and wine in pubs used to be dreadful, although it's much better now.
I like to find a nice pub that's not too busy (ie not heaving), definitely not noisy (prefer old fashioned pubs with carpets and upholstery to absorb the noise), settle myself down in a comfy seat with a nice glass of wine and able to get a second one if I fancy it without braving a three deep at the bar scenario.
I liked the pubs where I lived in Liverpool, you used them like an office or meeting place, popping in and out as you went about your chores, catching this one or that one for five or ten minutes before you went off to do the next job.
I live in the Quaker part of Leicester so pubs are few and far between (only two within walking distance), but a micropub has opened round the corner and there's one or two wine bars further afield.