This distinguished pub has survived the Blitz and 1960's redevelopment. Far from being intimidated by the skyscrapers that surround it, the Albert st...

In the upmarket backstreets of Islington the Albion is a classy late Georgian pub noted for its good food. There are three main bar areas - a front ba...

The Alexander Pope (formerly Pope's Grotto) had a refurbishment and went upmarket. Now it's a smart pub hotel with a modernised look but still has a...

Opposite Wandsworth Town station, the Alma Tavern is a striking corner pub decorated in vivid green ceramic tiles with honey coloured bricks above an...

This historic pub, on the south bank of the Thames, is a favourite with tourists. It has several bars, a restaurant and roof terrace, both of which ha...

In the shadow of Tower Bridge on the south bank, this delightfully ordinary public house is attractive but straightforward on the outside, simple and ...

The Angel stands alone on the south bank of the Thames, its nearest neighbours, a tenement block and the ruins of a manor house (c.1350) built for Edw...

Yorkshire brewer, Sam Smith, has done what it does to its London pubs...nothing. They love them, then leave them alone. The Angel on St.Giles Circus h...

A friendly and unpretentious pub, slap in the middle of South Kensington, one of the smartest residential areas of London. The atmosphere is upmarket ...

Nestling amongst the grand houses of Belgravia is the charming Antelope pub, its dark wooden frontage contrasting with its grand neighbours. The inter...

This eighteenth century pub had a 'makeover' in 1895. The result is one of the most magnificently decorated pub interiors in England. What makes it so...

Next to Kentish Town station, the vast Assembly House pub was built during the great pub boom of the late 19th century. It could be dismissed as just ...

Close to Earls Court Exhibition halls and West Brompton station, the Atlas is a pub oasis in a decent-pub desert. Thirty yards off Lillie Road, at the...

This immaculate late Victorian pub fits perfectly into classy Mayfair. The exterior is clad in pretty pale pink terracotta tiles, its large arched win...

The Barley Mow was built when Marylebone's open countryside was being swallowed up by development in the late 18th century. The pub's sign shows two f...

This delightfully decrepit looking pub is known locally as the Crooked House. It proudly displays its longevity with a sign declaring 'circa 1460' and...

It's a shocking reality that in a guide book of City of London pubs, written barely thirty years ago, about half either no longer exist or are almost ...

They were up to no good at the Bell & Crown. As the pub sign used to recall, this was a place where smugglers landed their contraband. They would have...

This narrow wedge-shaped pub is jammed against the railway line at Blackfriars. It was built in 1875 near the site of a thirteenth century Dominican P...

Close to the river, the Black Lion is a popular pub for its location, garden and food. It has a car park too, a rarity in these parts. It was built at...

In an area where many pubs are closed or unrecognisable, the Black Lion is a welcome haven. The long curving oak panelled bar, bare oak floorboards, ...

The area around the Black Prince has changed dramatically over the past decade. Gone is the corner Odeon cinema, then bingo hall, now flats; new chi-c...

There seems to be a growing number of Sam Smith's pubs in this part of the West End. That isn't a complaint. Like the Blue Posts, they tend to be of t...

A grade II listed building dating from the 18th century, although much of the decoration is mid to late Victorian, but none the worse for that. Conven...

A short walk from the now defunct Young’s Brewery in Wandsworth is the Brewers Inn. Plain on the outside, but tastefully decorated on the inside, it h...

A truly refreshing change from the run of the mill bars in Newcastle, the Bridge Hotel has a real ale festival – daily – with 10 on at any one time an...

In a quiet back street near Guy's Hospital is a whisky drinker's dream; more than 100 to choose from, listed on a blackboard for easy selection. If th...

The Brook Green is a surprisingly nice pub for a drink and a bite. It's an elegant, modernised pub, that has retained its Victorian grandeur. There ...

The Bull and Gate has been bought by Young's - who have 'no plans' to keep it open as a live music venue.

This unusua...

The Bull's Head in Barnes is a big traditional pub and one of the top venues for modern jazz in the London area. Musicians from all over the world co...

Strand on the Green is an oasis of calm, just a short walk from the frenzy of London's traffic. Here, on the north bank of the Thames, sits the Bull...

Just a couple of hundred yards from Harrods, the Grapes is a welcome refuge for those suffering from shopping fatigue. It's a popular pub with both lo...

This hugely popular pub is close to Guy's Hospital and London Bridge Station. It is usually heaving with local workers and commuters, attracted by the...

People that know Islington will know the Camden Head. Even if they don't drink there, they'll have squeezed passed it in the narrow passage which is...

It's fitting that Captain Kidd should be remembered here at Wapping, although it took almost 300 years for it to happen. Kidd was hanged a little fur...

NOW RE-OPENED and looking great. One thing, it's now The Windsor Castle. Yes Sam Smith's has ignored its critics and renamed despite the controversy...

Formerly the Duke of Cambridge, this tiny pub was one of the first watering holes in London for Kent brewer Shepherd Neame. The narrow, wood panelled ...

South of Ealing town centre, a drinkers pub with a good selection of Fullers ales and Thai and continental food. A weekly quiz night Sundays and regul...

Smack bang in the City of London, this well appointed pub-hotel is the flagship of London brewer Fuller, Smith and Turner. Close to all the city sight...

If drinking was a religion then this would be its temple. Half pub, half church, that's the impression when entering, but the stained glass windows d...

Yorkshire brewer Sam Smith's acquired the Chandos in 1984 and set to work remodelling the interior. But they are one of the few brewers who really im...

It would be hard to find a more traditional London pub than the Churchill Arms. Praised by press and customers alike, it offers consistently great be...

The site of a pub since the 15th century, the Gray's Inn Coffee Shop was built here in 1695. Coffee was introduced to Britain in the mid 17th century ...

When it comes to pubs you're spoilt for choice on this stretch of the Thames. The Bull's Head and the Bell & Crown are both nice pubs and just a sho...

The Clachan is hidden in a back street behind the Liberty department store. The pub is in Kingly Street which runs parallel to Regent Street and is ju...

Claims of glory as a coaching inn seem a little exaggerated but the Coach & Horses does have a coach entrance and what was probably stables at the rea...

Much altered from its 18th century origins, but still retains a few hints of its past. A comfortable and pleasant lounge bar has high stalls, leather ...

'The West Ends Best Known Pub' says the sign on the Coach and Horses, a famous pub with an infamous landlord, Norman Balon, whose catchphrase was "F*...

The Coal Hole occupies a corner of the Strand's Savoy Building. The theme of pale stone, dark wood and leaded light windows carries on into the stre...

Deeply old fashioned corner boozer on the edge of Notting Hill. Friendly bar service and a polite nod from the locals. Some preserved Victorian orname...

The Cock stands out from the crowd because of its four enormous lanterns. While looking up, closer inspection reveals some other stunning detail, a be...

The modern buildings around the Cockpit pub conform to its shape and rightly so. This pub was built in the 1840's and its name recalls a time when co...

They say don't judge a book by its cover and this little pub can't help its appearance. It may be plain on the outside, but it's a little beauty on th...

The Cow in Westbourne Green is a curious creature; a mix of traditional continental bar and traditional English pub. Inside it's a straightforward pla...

Cricket is very important at the Cricketers, not only does it have its own pub team, but probably the most picturesque pitch, anywhere. Cricket has be...

Pubs and churches often go together. St. Peter's Church, its symbol - the crossed keys, is a stones throw away.The Cross Keys is a pleasant and friend...

The Cross Keys is an unassuming little pub in a comparatively quiet back-street in Covent Garden. For a small pub its facade is striking - carved cher...

Like many J.D. Wetherspoon's pubs the Crosse Keys in the City of London is enormous. Built in 1919 this prestigious building served as the headquarter...

Like many of Islington's pubs the Crown has been subjected to a bland modernising paint job and displays an unimaginative graphic sign. Its rebrandin...

Many huge Victorian pubs have fallen into disrepair or worse. Not this one. Situated in pretty Dulwich Village, the Crown & Greyhound is a vital part ...

There are few occasions when spirits are lifted when re-visiting an old pub. Usually a sigh of relief if it's unchanged, more often a groan, when a c...

The Crown at Cricklewood was completed in 1900. It was built on the site of a small pub sold in 1898, with planning permission, for a staggering £86,0...

Originally the Union Tavern, this pub was renamed when the world famous tea-clipper was moved to Greenwich in 1954. A Grade II listed building, it dat...

The Dartmouth Arms is a true community pub. Not only is it a friendly and welcoming place to eat and drink, but it acts as a meeting place, cinema and...

Despite the 'Dutchness' of the beers and the name, De Hems fits comfortably into the English tradition of a busy, noisy pub, full of chatter and chara...

In tranquil Devereux Court this handsome pub was built in 1676 as the Grecian Coffee House. It stands on the site of Essex House, home to Robert Dever...

Nathaniel Bentley was an ironmonger who had a shop in Leadenhall Street. On the eve of his wedding, tragedy struck. His bride-to-be died. So distraugh...

The Dog & Bull is a friendly 'spit and sawdust' local in the heart of Croydon's historic fruit and veg' market. During the day the pub is a lively and...

This tiny Soho pub stands on the corner of Bateman and Frith Street. It's a popular place and customers squeeze into its two small bars, spilling out...

This pretty little 17th. century riverside pub has everything; unspoilt surroundings, good food and excellent beer, which must explain why it gets so ...

Certainly the best pub near Hackney's Broadway Market as far as beer choice is concerned, the Dove has a huge selection of Belgian beers, as well as ...

Even on a return visit this pub can be a little hard to find, but persevere and you will be rewarded. The Dover Castle is a comfortable and cosy pub w...

In a quiet residential side street in fashionable and expensive Islington, the imposing façade of the Drapers Arms looks like a theatre or an institut...

More 'pubby' than most in Hampstead, the Duke of Hamilton prides itself on the quality of its beers. This long-time CAMRA listed pub has Fuller's Prid...

This pub is deceptive in many ways. For a start it's much bigger than it looks, and it looks big. Inside there's a warren of rooms, both large and sma...

This smart and polished traditional corner pub, in posh Belgravia, offers comfortable surroundings and a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. A good place to tr...

The Duke of York in Bloomsbury was built in 1938 and has retained most of its original interior, even down to the linoleum flooring. When new, it was ...

Following a £1 million refurbishment the Duke's Head has added a basement bar, function room and a new terrace area. This imposing pub stands on a cor...

It can be difficult to put preconceptions aside. When the pub sign says simply ‘dining rooms’, the windows are plain glass and the paintwork matt gast...

Slap bang in the middle of fashionable Portobello, stands the Earl of Lonsdale. Brewer Samuel Smith has resisted turning it into yet another trendy ba...

The soft red brick of the East India Arms contrasts with the severe concrete and glass of the City surrounding it. This one bar pub is a charming and ...

A large one bar pub with a good choice of changing real ales and listed in Camra's Good Beer Guide 2013. In 1975, to mark the 100th anniversary of th...

A buzzing back street Kensington local, it’s always busy, with a nice relaxed atmosphere and a wide mix of customers. A Nicholson’s pub, they have ‘up...

The Elgin has changed direction from a corner boozer to an elegant dining pub and music venue. Gone are the pool tables and in are the dining tables, ...

Not the prettiest of pubs and in an unpromising location on a busy juction, could deter the casual visitor. That would be a pity, for inside they'd fi...

An imposing Victorian pub built in 1887 as a hotel to serve London's busiest rail junction at Clapham. Fortunately much of the Falcon's original fea...

This area, between Soho, Bloomsbury and Marylebone is known as Fitzrovia, a name first used publicly by Daily Express columnist William Hickey.
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Highgate is one of London's villages enveloped by the sprawling city, however it has retained many of its noteworthy buildings and the Flask is one of...

At the beginning of the 18th century, the hills of Hampstead had a resource which was becoming increasingly precious…clean drinking water. London was ...

In 1993, this Grade II listed pub received an English Heritage / CAMRA restoration award, so when in 2007 the Fox & Anchor suddenly closed its doors, ...

This pub / hotel is an unexpected and pleasant surprise on one of London's busiest roads. Just a stones throw from the infamous Hanger Lane roundabout...

The Golden Lion is both beautifully crafted and elegant; it was designed by prolific pub architects Eedle and Meyers. Between the late 1800's and 1940...

The fact this long, narrow little pub has managed to survive the frenzy of Docklands redevelopment shows what a special place it is. Now a listed buil...

A good honest one bar local, situated on Wandsworth's notorious one way system. Provided you've successfully crossed the road, expect to find an excel...

It is often said that London is a collection of villages bound together in an urban sprawl and Shepherd Market certainly has a village atmosphere. Sma...

For once a refurbishment had a positive outcome. The Green Man is brighter and more appealing, but has retained some comfortable intimate corners and ...

Tucked away down exclusive Wilton Mews, on the corner of Old Barrack Yard, the patriotic Grenadier is painted red, white and blue. A bright red sentry...

A pub has stood on this site from the early eighteenth century, although the larger part of the building dates from about the 1840's. There are two ba...

The L-shaped bar of this compact pubs is simply furnished and has a friendly public bar atmosphere. The Young’s beer is usually very good, as is the b...

The Gunmakers, just off Clerkenwell Road, is a small timber fronted pub well known for its ales and food. The publican, Jeff Bell, is also a beer writ...

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This delightful little pub is a good example of an early nineteenth century alehouse. Its plain and simple interior has matchboarded walls and an oak ...

The Harlequin is hidden down a side street adjacent to Sadler's Wells theatre. It's a pleasantly plain pub which started life as a beer shop in 1848, ...

This is a real ale buff's dream, six regional ales on tap, plus a couple of polypins of perry and cider in the chiller. Most important of course, is t...

This timeless pub is one of Hampstead's gems. It's tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, a stones throw from the busy High Street. It's a fairly plai...

In 1666 the Great Fire of London swept through the City of London destroying almost everything in its path. The fire blazed with such ferocity because...

This tiny pub is tucked away in a quiet mews just off Belgrave Square. Usually festooned in flowers, this tiny one roomed pub is dark panelled and cos...

The Horse and Groom is part of the Samuel Smith's stable of traditional pubs in the area. It's an attractive pub with some pleasing original features,...

The SE1 postcode is full of interesting streets and some fine pubs; many of them hidden in backstreets. The Horseshoe is a late Victorian building wit...

The name of this imposing building is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the deeply unpleasant torture meted out on selected inmates at the Tower of Londo...

The Island Queen is in a quiet Islington backstreet not far from Angel tube station. Its striking timber and glass frontage contrasts with the brick t...

Hidden in the narrow alleyways of the City is the Jamaica Wine House, beautifully restored by Kent brewer Shepherd Neame. Its unusual sandstone fronta...

This fantastic little pub is a re-creation, bought and restored by St. Peter's Brewery, Suffolk. Built in 1720 as a townhouse, it was converted into ...

This Soho pub is named in honour of the 19th century doctor and surgeon, John Snow, who proved the connection between cholera and contaminated water; ...

First impressions of the Junction Tavern are of a ‘made over’ pub; the plain plate glass, café like dining area and stainless steel kitchen counter. ...

The King and Queen is in the backstreeets of Fitzrovia, to the west of what was the Middlesex Hospital, in the shadow of the BT (formerly Post Office)...

Originally opened as a funeral directors, this corner pub has been serving its local community for over a century. Pubs like this and the terraced hou...

The Kings Head pub in Islington is famous for its theatre, some productions have transferred to the West End and beyond. Big names appear here from ti...

Mark Girouard in his book ' Victorian Pubs' describes the King's Head as 'less than a mini-church than a mini-palace for a fat boozy king, with a cano...

One of JD Wetherspoons most prestigious venues, the Knights Templar is a conversion, formerly the Union Bank built in 1865. Opened as a pub in 1999, t...

The Ladbroke Arms has built a solid reputation for good food and hospitality. Situated on a quiet corner in exclusive Holland Park, this attractive Vi...

There may be a lamb on the sign, but the pub and the street were named after philanthropist William Lamb. In 1577, he improved the conduit that brough...

Rose Street joins both Garrick Street and Floral Street, here you'll find the Lamb & Flag, a small wooden fronted pub. First licensed in 1623, it's ...

The Lamb has seen many changes; not only to itself, but to its clientele. A century ago it would have been packed with market porters and traders. Mos...

The Mad Hatter is a former Victorian millinery factory which Fuller's Brewery has converted into a pleasant hotel. The ground floor is an 'Ale & Pie ...

As the name implies many of this pubs customers work on Borough fruit and vegetable market opposite. They make up the 'early shift', replaced later by...

The Marquess Tavern is striking building in a quiet residential area of Islington. Despite its Regency appearance it was built in the mid 19th century...

From a Rotherhithe quayside, near a pub called the Shippe, the Mayflower set sail for America. It was the spring of 1620, on board were a group of Pro...

A little off the beaten track, the Mitre occupies an imposing position on the corner of Lancaster Mews and Craven Terrace. With a couple of well-known...

This pleasant and comfortable hotel is situated near the heart of historic Greenwich, famous for its naval and scientific history seen at the Nationa...

This grade II listed pub was bought by Young's Brewery in 1984 and lovingly restored. The pub has retained some of its original features, including et...

Visitors to the British Museum who have absorbed enough culture would do well to visit the Museum Tavern across the street. Here they can absorb cultu...

A stones-throw from busy Knightsbridge, in a tranquil mews, the Nag's Head is locked in the past. The wooden frontage is like a Dickensian shop and th...

The diminutive Nell Gwynne is hiding up an alleyway just off the Strand. She's small, pretty as a picture and dressed in red, but then Nell never did ...

A warm and friendly atmosphere greets you as you walk through the door of this mid Victorian cottage pub, its subdued traditional decor is homely and ...

It may be a bit of a cheek to include this as a traditional pub, because it has only been one since 1995. This impressive Grade I listed building was ...

This modest pub was built in the 1670's for the masons who were rebuilding St. Brides Church (designed by Sir Christopher Wren) which was destroyed by...

This substantial Edwardian pub was built for Fuller's in 1910 by architect Nowell Parr. It retains most of its original features and is listed in CA...

Don't ignore the Old Red Lion in Kennington Park Road or you'll miss a hidden gem. The quirky brewer's Tudor pub was rebuilt in 1929 and is a supe...

The Old Shades has been bought by Faucet Inns who are planning a major refurbishment - so brace yourselves. The etched glass has been removed and so t...

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is one of the few pubs in London that can justify the 'Ye Olde' in its name. It was well known in the 17th century and many pu...

There's a sense of discovery when you find the Old Mitre Tavern. It's hidden down an alleyway between 8 and 9 Hatton Garden, marked by an old crooked ...

Although modernised, this old Victorian pub has retained some of its original features and follows in the tradition of catering well for its public. A...

This impressive pub started life as an hotel, but the upper floors are now offices. Sir Joseph Paxton was the Victorian landscape gardener who famousl...

What better pedigree could a pub have than be mentioned by Charles Dickens in one of his novels? In A Tale of Two Cities the Hercules Pillars...

The Pilot Inn is an oasis in no-mans-land between the O2 Arena (Millennium Dome) and the new Millennium Village, but it was once a community local. A ...

There's something wonderfully homely about this pub that makes you want to stay put. That's probably one of the reasons locals fought its threatenened...

This comfortable and pleasant pub is particularly popular at lunchtimes and offers a range of sandwiches, baguettes and hot meals, including steaks, ...

If you like your pubs traditional then you won't be disappointed at the Pontefract Castle. The attractive bow front windows and carriage lights may be...

Built in 1863, the Prince Alfred is a prince amongst pubs. The spectacular façade is as striking as it is unusual, its bowed etched glass is rare and ...

London is full of surprises. Just off busy Kennington Park Road (A3) is Cleaver Square, an oasis of calm and gentility. Stylish Georgian terraced hous...

The Princess Louise has been carefully restored to her original Victorian layout thanks to Yorkshire brewer, Samuel Smith. They have bucked the trend...

Possibly London’s most famous pub, the Prospect of Whitby dates from 1543, built as a simple tavern in the expanding docks; by the 17th century it had...

Film director Guy Ritchie is to sell the Punchbowl to Cirrus Inns according to a trade magazine Publican's Morning Advertiser (19 March 2013)...