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This tool classifies every Shepherd Neame pub by location type for Yext's c_locationType field, powering the pub finder experience. But it's much more than a simple classifier — it's the foundation of a location intelligence layer that will transform how customers discover Shepherd Neame pubs.
Click any pub to fly to it on the map and see its Top Trumps scores and nearby SN pubs. Double-click to open the edit panel where you can adjust classifications, coastal indicators, and add notes. Use the filters at the top to narrow by type (Coastal, City, Town, Village, Country) and estate (Managed, Tenanted). The 📍 Near Me button uses your device's GPS to find your nearest SN pubs.
📥 Yext CSV exports the classification data ready for direct upload to Yext. 📄 Full Data exports everything including scores, distances, and notes for analysis.
We are entering a new era of digital discoverability. GEO data — structured, accurate, and rich with context — is the vital signal that search engines, AI assistants, and mapping platforms use to connect customers with businesses. Every data point we attach to a pub, from its coastal proximity to its neighbourhood character, becomes a signal that makes that pub more findable.
The technologies powering this tool — geospatial classification, OpenStreetMap coastline analysis, haversine distance calculations, postcode validation, proximity indexing — represent the building blocks of a comprehensive discoverability programme. The web team are ready to take these signals and weave them into the pub finder and wider digital presence.
Neighbourhood Intelligence — Every pub will have not just a settlement but a micro-location identity. The Royal Tankerton isn't just Whitstable, it's Tankerton. The Coach & Horses isn't just London, it's Soho. These nuances are exactly what LLMs and AI search engines need to surface the right pub for the right query.
Landmark & Attraction Data — Nearby castles, beaches, train stations, and tourist attractions pulled from OpenStreetMap, creating rich contextual signals for every pub.
Driving Distance Index — Because what's near as the crow flies isn't always near as the car drives. Real routing data via OpenRouteService will replace straight-line distances with actual journey times, solving one of the oldest problems in pub finding.
Live Pub Finder Integration — These classifications and proximity scores feeding directly into the customer-facing pub finder iframe, making "find a coastal pub near me" or "country pubs within 30 minutes" a reality.
Built by Joe Mullane · Pub Agent Limited · Classification Engine v6 · 245 Pubs · 2026