Where are the best London pubs? You can find them all over the city.
No matter what your taste in drink and atmosphere, there is surely a pub that will fit the bill.
Public houses, or pubs, have been an integral part of British society for centuries.
The very first pubs were stops along the new roads built by the Romans, a place for tired passengers to stop and refresh themselves.
Nowadays, pubs are a place to meet friends after work, unwind with a few drinks, or catch up on the gossip at your “local”.
People slip in for a pint at lunchtime, chat with the landlord, and play a game of darts or catch the latest football match.
They are a meeting place for all levels of British society and a great place to see a genuine cross-section of the nation.
Looking for something quite historic and traditional?
The George Inn is a pub dating back to Elizabethan times with ties to Shakespeare, the Lamb & Flag is another very old and traditional pub with an interesting history, and the Hat & Tun is another very proper sort of old London pub.
The Anchor Tap is another traditional sort of pub; this one is a brewery pub for Samuel Smith.
The Sherlock Holmes is also a traditional style of pub, but with an interesting twist; a full scale replica of Sherlock Holmes’ sitting room and an extensive collection of memorabilia.
If you’d like to try an Irish style pub, the Auld Shillelagh is the real deal, an Irish pub with all the friendliness of the Emerald Isle.
Waxy O’Connor’s is another Irish-style pub, with the same friendliness but in a rather non-traditional setting.
Another non-traditional but fun pub is Bar Kick, the favourite of table football fans from all over the world.
The Effra is a traditional looking pub that stands out for its eclectic music and multi-cultural menu and clientele; it’s a happy blend of the new influences in modern Britain with the traditions of pub life.
Visit any of the best London pubs and you are sure to have a wonderful time.
The Anchor Tap offers reasonably priced drink in a welcoming traditional brewery pub setting.
The Auld Shillelagh serves up authentic Irish culture, along with the best Guinness in London.
At Bar Kick you can sample drinks from all over the world while beating your mates at table football, what more could anyone want?
Effra is a spicy little pub serving up Jamaican favourites and live music to an eclectic crowd.
The Fox & Anchor is a traditional British pub with a touch of Malmaison flair.
The George Inn transports you back to the time of Shakespeare with wonderful galleries overlooking a cobblestone courtyard.
The Hat & Tun is a popular traditional pub with a relaxed atmosphere and a hunting lodge theme.
The Lamb & Flag is the real deal; a genuine traditional British pub with loads of atmosphere and history.
The Sherlock Holmes is a campy homage to Sir Arthur Conan Doyles’ creation as well as being a fine old pub in its own right.
The Spaniards Inn, once home to ambassadors and highwaymen, now welcomes you with its historic traditional pub atmosphere and beer garden.
Waxy O'Connors, one of the best London pubs is like a magical tree house set down in the middle of the city, its imaginative décor and buzzing atmosphere are sure to delight you.
Photo shown is Lamb & Flag courtesy: Phillie Casablanca
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