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By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Thanks for subscribing! Look out Great Pubs of London your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Heads up! London is packed with beautiful old pubs; the perfect spot for a cosy pint. A handbill at the door announces the history of this Great Pubs of London riverside inn surely the best on this stretch in Hammersmithfeaturing the comings and goings of Charles II and Nell Gwyn at the Great Pubs of London. Take it all in beneath the exposed ceiling beams or by the roaring fire. And The French House only serves its beer in halves. This Covent Garden legend occupies the backstreets away from the tourists. Its courtyard setting is probably how it attracted such a rough-around-the-edges crowd in the nineteenth century, when it hosted bare-knuckle prize fights. Earlier, back inpoet John Dryden took a beating by thugs hired by poet John Wilmot down this back alley. Smugglers, sailors and dubious sorts were said to frequent the pub although, all that remains from those swashbuckling days is the flagstone floor. One of the oldest pubs in London is also one of the most charming, perched on a hilltop by Hampstead Heath. For more spookiness, ask bar staff for ghost stories that include an otherworldly appearance from highwayman Dick Turpin. Perhaps they were drawn by the dazzle of the less salubrious clientele that cemented its name as a pub with a story. The tale goes that the gang that pulled off the Great Train Robbery in planned their attack here. Do some plotting of your own over a pint or two. Been on any Ripper tours lately? Ah, the Cheese. Try shaking the folklore from your pint in Ye Olde Mitre. This low-ceilinged inn dates back to and backs on to the courtyard in which Queen Elizabeth I is once said to have danced. Oddly enough, the pub was originally licensed to the Bishop of Ely in Cambridgeshire and used to be guarded Great Pubs of London his frock-coated officials. Every historic pub in London claims a connection with Charles Dickens, but not many can big up William Shakespeare as a fan. The Bard propped up the bar here and his plays were performed in the courtyard to the balconies of watchers the galleries remain intact to this day. Go to the content Go to the footer Close London icon-chevron-right London. Time Out London. Get us in your inbox Sign up to our newsletter for the latest and greatest from your city and beyond. Great Pubs of London already Great Pubs of London this email. Try another? My Account My Profile Sign out. My Account. Read more. Book online. You may also like. Love the mag? Our newsletter hand-delivers its best bits to your inbox. Sign up to receive it, and unlock our digital magazines. THE BEST Bars & Pubs in London - Tripadvisor

We adore pubs for all the life that happens in them: the wind down after work, the ill-advised Friday lunches, the long Saturday afternoons, the lazy Sunday recovery. They are not mausoleums but museums, always collecting stories, often prompting them. Making out. There are probably rules for categorising pubs. Instead, for us, atmosphere is everything. We've been all over, but haven't discriminated by area — though granted, we probably spend too much time in Soho. Those who fill the Lord Northbrook in Lee on a weekend are probably wondering why it missed out. The best pub, after all, is still the local. Some places probably deserve their own spot but have been lined up with similar houses so the list could roam a little further. Sometimes we went to a big name and were let down. Certain we missed a spot? Email david. The 50 below, though, are the pubs we go back to time and again, the pubs we go out of our way for, and the pubs we drag friends to. You'll spot us at the bar; there's always another round. One of the most incredible interiors of any pub in the city can be found at the Old Bank of England — a stunning spot with ornate ceilings and grand chandeliers. Behind the lovely island bar Great Pubs of London pour McMullens cask ales, with Rivertown on draught, while the kitchen turns out decent pub grub. Interestingly, the building sits in between the barber shop owned by Great Pubs of London Todd and the pie shop owned by Great Pubs of London mistress Mrs Lovett — a grizzly detail for an otherwise resplendent London pub. They've live music every weekend and often in the week too, and there's a ping-pong table for the afternoons, Great Pubs of London the amps get switched on. The pub is far more than just a historic novelty though, blessed with a spacious downstairs drinking Great Pubs of London, a great Great Pubs of London garden and unparalleled views of the Thames. Parts of this loveable boozer might be over years old, but the pub still has so much to offer visitors in Timeless rather than trendy, which is fine by us. The boozer, found right on the Strand, has the charm of Great Pubs of London old spit and sawdust ale house — the booths are some of the cosiest spaces to sip a pint of Taddy lager and escape the crowds. Covent Garden has a handful of top pubs, and the Lyceum is Great Pubs of London one of the best options. Punters should leave preconceptions about Wetherspoons at the door. The pub is a great mix of affordability and quality, matching tasteful decor — including marble columns, vaulted ceilings and a curved island bar — with the reasonable prices punters expect from a Spoons. We named it the best Wetherspoons pub in zone one in and stand by that claim — it's certainly the best option for an affordable drink in the City. Tim Martin might have his politics all wrong, but the man knows how to look after his pints. Go for fantastic cocktails from the beautiful central bar — their very boozy Bloody Mary is perfect with brunch — and excellent food from Club Mexicana. Importantly, while the pub is best known for its vegan cause, it never feels worthy or pretentious. Today you can find plenty of lovely old period features, like the beautiful illustrated signwork above and around the bar, which adds to the appeal of the place. Settle in one of the comfy and secluded booths dotted along the far wall, which must have hosted their fair share of deal-making and political plotting in their time. Football pubs in the city are a mixed bag, and Great Pubs of London places look their best with noisy fans scrambling for space. The dark interiors are a nice place to settle in while the generous, characterful beer garden is a fantastic space for groups on summer evenings. The Alex is a Wimbledon favourite with good reason. Food is reliable, they run a damned good quiz and know how to throw a party. Greenwich is blessed with a selection of great pubs — especially on Royal Great Pubs of London, which features both craft ale specialists Greenwich Union and the lovely Richard I next door to each other. However, the Trafalgar is arguably the most impressive in the area. One for those long afternoons. Old Soho is lionised like few other places. True, little is left from its most disreputable days, but the spirit of it all — Great Pubs of London in vino veritas — can still be found Great Pubs of London the pubs that have mostly been left alone. The staff are good fun, which is probably why this place draws everyone it does: weathered regulars, hacks and hardened drinkers, Vice types. As it often looks shut, heading inside is something like uncovering a secret. Your mileage may vary. The exterior of this Islington pub is a thing of beauty, with a floral display perfectly kept all year round. The Hemingford is similar in some ways to the Churchill Arms in Notting Hill: both are beautiful corner pubs with Thai food on the menu and knick knacks hanging from ceiling. Here the decor is decidedly quirky, with a model plane suspended in perpetual flight above the bar. The plush upstairs area is a little full on, perhaps, but the stunning downstairs bar is perfect for a relaxed drink amongst a local crowd. A highly recommended north London pub. This is somewhere to come for the food, and the Great Pubs of London offers a daily changing menu of thoughtfully done cooking. It feels somewhere comfortable to settle into: not quite flashy but still decidedly upscale — very Islington, in other words. The place is proudly free-of-ties, which is perhaps its biggest strength: things change often, keeping an otherwise standard-but-smart place interesting. The green bar is still a lovely touch, all these years on. Helped by hanging flowers, it is beyond handsome and versatile too: in the winter, the restaurant fills as people come to warm up. In the summer, the terrace throngs; the sounds are of glasses filling with fizz and office gossip. Impressing outsiders is one thing, but Great Pubs of London best pubs rally a defensive loyalty in their locals. Kentish Town boozer The Pineapple helped set the template in when it was saved by Old Pineapplers, whom it still welcomes today. Inin Hackney, the Chesham Arms went through something similar, and poured its first pint after two hard years of local campaigns. Today, it serves a first rate choice of beers, with regular guest Great Pubs of London, and is known for its cider. Hammersmith is spoiled for choice when it comes to picturesque riverside pubs, but the Old Ship might be Great Pubs of London most beautiful of the lot. In fact, it resembles a luxurious villa more than a pub and the striking white building is something of a waterside landmark in W6. Punters have been coming sinceand it's no surprise to see it as popular as ever. The fantastic riverside terrace out the front offers unparalleled views of the Thames and its always one of the busiest stops during the annual Boat Race. The outdoor veranda and sitting areas at this Twickenham gem are simply stunning, helping make this one of the prettiest spots in west London. Inside, punters may struggle a little for space, but the exteriors more than make up for it. The waterside spot feels a world away from rush of the city, Great Pubs of London a lovely Great Pubs of London country pub more than a bustling city boozer. A summer afternoon spent here idly looking out across the river, working through the exhaustive choice of craft ale and wines and catching up with old friends, is bliss. Tucked away down a leafy road around the corner from Finsbury Park station, the Fullback is one of the very best sports pubs in the city. Behind the flower-covered front is a small central bar serving a good selection of craft beers. The front room, decked out with rustic Great Pubs of London and a pool table, is a top place to watch all kinds of live sport shown across two big screens and fills up to capacity for Great Pubs of London Six Nations. This beautiful 18th century pub stands proud at the top of Holly Mount, a short walk from Hampstead Heath. Ale fans are well catered for, with 10 tap options and five cask Great Pubs of London on rotation, and they've a healthy choice of whisky, but its the kitchen where the pub really excels. The pub serves a great Sunday roast in the smart, comfortable surroundings of the dining rooms around the Great Pubs of London and upstairs. The cosy interiors feel perfect for winter evenings, but the tiny outside seating area out the front of the pub is a nice spot for drinks in warmer weather. There since the 60s, the magnificent Bradley's is split over two floors. Init extended its license for another 10 years. The Haggerston pub has it all going on: have a quiet ish pint in the early evening, followed by a drag show, then a dance party in the basement. Zoe Paskett. This narrow little boozer on Fleet St twinkles with Irish charm. On the outside is a billboard that purports to tell the history of the place, which is mostly a yarn. Known as the Irish House until the late 60s, the place is a narrow treasure trove, a wood-panelled snug of Irish whiskey and tiled Great Pubs of London in the floor. It has its fair share of regulars, most of whom are chatty types, and the Guinness is good — though it was once uniformly flawless, so we're not sure if something's changed over the last year. But that's the Tip — it runs to its own rules. One for idling away Great Pubs of London afternoon. Danbury Street, N1 8LE, earlofessex. Ye Olde Mitre is a memorable place that has, over the years, earned itself something of a fabled reputation. Queen Elizabeth used to dance on the land here, which, owing to a Bishop and some quirky bylaws, technically belonged to Cambridgeshire until the s. The interior dates to the s Great Pubs of London is gorgeously homely, all heavy oak and nick nacks, smile inducing. Great Pubs of London pub is really quite tiny, especially in the front room, which is just right for a pint of Pride. The draft selection is excellent, and it has a memorable, rustic decor. Still, it's full of inviting corners to set up camp in, especially by the fire. For a long time, I avoided this one like the plague, partly from loyalty to the Romilly Street place, and partly because this sits opposite one of the mouths to Covent Garden. It is a comfortable room and proud of its Guinness — it claims to serve the best in London, which is debatable, but there's certainly a sense of ceremony on ordering one. They also pour a cracking pint Great Pubs of London Tribute, while the whisky list is fearsome, with even an old bottle of Port Ellen behind the bar. The walls are a ragtag of old newspaper clippings and pictures, and old fashioned mirrors. Staff are friendly, chatting to their regulars, and service is swift. On a rainy day, it is an utter refuge. On cold winter evenings, a warm amber light spills out from the Great Pubs of London windows on all sides, drawing in stragglers with the promise of good beer and good company. This self-styled "museum pub" is a very popular spot, with plenty of regulars — deservedly so. If you're in Greenwich, it's an absolute must, but it's worth travelling for too. The Best Pubs in London

The Thames Path has no shortage of decent stop-offs, and this Rotherhithe mainstay packs in the history like no other. A pub has stood on the site since time immemorial, and certainly, when the Pilgrim Fathers set sail in their own Mayflower from a nearby mooring in The current building is 18th century, and looks every inch the traditional English pub with oak beams and wooden panelling. A fine if pricey dining room can be found upstairs, with impressive views of the Thames. Oh, and those standing on the outside decking at high tide: you may get wet. A German gastropub, with German beers, German football and German staff. Quite a gamble in the back streets of Lambeth, yet Zeitgeist does a fine job of attracting locals and non-locals of every nationality. The selection is unrivalled, with 16 German beers on draught and 32 bottled. The kitchen serves well-portioned Teutonic favourites such as schnitzel, currywurst and schweinebraten. Things can still get "interesting" during Anglo-German sporting fixtures, but this convivial venue is a true wunder-bar. Named after the co-founder of The Spectator, who lived on the site, this pub is more eccentric than Toad of Toad Hall's mad uncle. Random signs, stuffed animals and sundry knick-knacks cover every scrap of surface space, including the ceiling. The Steele perches on the well- to-do lower slopes of Hampstead, yet Great Pubs of London a surprisingly diverse crowd. This is very much an ale-drinker's pub, with four beers on tap, but fans of inexpensive Great Pubs of London cuisine will also be cheered. Regular comedy, Great Pubs of London and quiz nights fill the spacious upper bar. The pub is in the process of changing hands, and some locals fear the unique character may change. Visit now to be sure of Great Pubs of London this Great Pubs of London treasure. Wander away from the many tourist pubs in Greenwich and you might just chance upon the Union. Well stocked with beers from the nearby Meantime Brewerythis relaxed, narrow bar is popular with a young Great Pubs of London crowd. Chocolate and raspberry beers add a sense of fun, as does the playful British menu, with home-made pork pie and fish-fingers for dipping. Free Wi-Fi a rarity in these parts makes it a haven for home-workers Great Pubs of London freelancers. On warm summer days, there are few finer places to bask than the pub's charming beer garden. Streatham or St Reatham, as aspirational Great Pubs of London increasingly have it is a surprising "off-guidebook" place to find a decent drink, and The Earl Ferrers is among London's finest "local" pubs. Real ale is well represented, though wine lovers will have much to savour. In fact, the diminutive Ferrers gets everything right, from friendly service to well-chosen music. It even manages to squeeze a pool table into a side alcove. A varied programme of events, including a fiendish quiz and regular book club, raise this treasure of a pub to near perfection. King's Cross is in the middle of a cultural revolution. The former red-light district has changed beyond recognition as smart bars and restaurants move in. The bar space is magnificent: a Victorian warehouse reworked in a distinctly Scandinavian style, with huge train-themed murals nodding to the site's rail heritage. Three centuries ago, Londoners flocked to the site to sup from the health-giving St Chad's Well. Today, it's populated by suits and office workers. Despite the exotic name, this Mile End stalwart can only be described as a "proper East End boozer". It has stood in proud isolation ever since its neighbours were demolished by enemy action in the blitz. Time also stands still within. The furnishings are of another age — golden brown wallpaper, red velvet curtains and Great Pubs of London increasingly rare pub feature, a carpet. The clientele are an odd mix of young students and garrulous old locals. If you want a taste of the East End from the 50s and, really, it could be the Great Pubs of London or syou won't find better. Anyone seeking a taste of Victorian London should summon the nearest hansom cab to Holborn, which has an abundance of 19th-century drinking dens. The Louise is the jewel in the crown — a temple of etched glass, bar lamps and wooden panels. A recent refit has somehow made the place feel even more authentic, with drinkers partitioned off into their own private spaces. The beer is cheap, too, this being a Sam Smith's pub. There's no typical Louise drinker; the central location draws in adventurous tourists from the British Museum, office workers and legal eagles from the nearby lawyers' district. Gentlemen should be sure to check out the period urinals, which have listed status. This place looks like a thousand other hotel bars up and down the country … until you take into account its location: reached via a half-hidden lift in the lobby of St George's hotel. Perched 15 floors above Oxford Circus, the bar offers some of the best views of central London through its "wall of windows". It's also next door to the BBC's Broadcasting House, so you're almost guaranteed to see a minor celebrity or two. With a lick of paint and a fresher look, this could be a bustling venue, beloved of tourist guides. Let's hope it never happens. Hidden away in the back streets of Stroud Green in Finsbury Park, the ivy-covered Faltering Fullback is four pubs in one. The front bar is a welcoming if bustling horseshoe-shaped affair, well stocked with draught and bottled beers. A curious assortment of objects — guitars, scarves, aeroplanes — hangs from the ceiling. The back bar continues the theme, in a more relaxed Great Pubs of London. You'd be forgiven for thinking the pub stopped there, but that's not the half of it. Double doors lead through into a surprise third space, where the mood is more raucous and focused around a pool table. A further set of doors leads out into London's most unusual beer garden. A bewildering series of stairs, gangways and terraces is reminiscent of the Ewok village from Return of the Jedi. The Mayflower The Thames Path has no shortage of decent Great Pubs of London, and this Rotherhithe mainstay packs in the Great Pubs of London like no other. Topics London holidays London city guide. Reuse this content. Most popular.