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Pubs in London

Famous Three Kings

Pub / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review Located just steps from the West Kensington Station, Famous Three Kings consistently wins Best Sports Pub polls in London, perhaps because this cavernous shrine to sports has enough TVs to satisfy almost anyone’s game-viewing aspirations. Thirteen plasmas and three big screens, to be exact, all tuned to different ... more

171 North End Road
London W14 9NL

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Dalston Superstore

Bar / Café / Club / Pub

Party Earth Review Dalston Superstore may look like a mild-mannered café with its al fresco dining area and conservative black-and-white canopy, but the mask comes off when patrons step inside to discover a down-and-dirty hangout for grunge-loving fringe dwellers. A jungle-green bar draped in colorful plastic flags is second ... more

117 Kingsland High Street
London E8 2PB

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The French House

Bar / Pub / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Draped with British and French flags and cheerful blue canopies that welcome visitors, The French House is a sophisticated establishment with a small bar on the street level where an eclectic after-work crowd gathers to discuss wine, theater, and current events. Black-and-white photos of past theatrical stars, Bohemian ... more

49 Dean Street
Soho, London W1D 5BG

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The Cadogan Arms

Gastropub / Pool Hall

Party Earth Review Fine dining, afternoon drinking, and a cheeky game of pool make for a leisurely afternoon or a joyous early evening romp at The Cadogan Arms. Definitely not a place for raging parties, the airy venue serves as a relaxed break – or escape – from the bank-breaking boutiques that line King’s Road. The expansive front room ... more

298 King's Road
London SW3 5UG

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The Wenlock Arms

Historic Bar / Pub

Party Earth Review Where other pubs try to recreate the look and vibe of a nineteenth-century neighborhood watering hole, The Wenlock Arms is the real deal, a nearly two-hundred-year-old public house where visitors can savor award-winning cask ales alongside a colorful cast of regulars. Located in the artsy but unpretentious borough of Shoreditch ... more

26 Wenlock Road
London N1 7TA

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The Cross Keys

Pub

Party Earth Review A long-time neighborhood favorite, The Cross Keys is an easy go-to joint for a wealth of Covent Garden workers – a place where beer and banter unite under a cornucopia of British bric-a-brac. The rather ornate exterior with its decorative columns, cascading plants, and sculpted cherubs holding the crossed keys to heaven ... more

31 Endell Street
London WC2H 9BA

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The Castle

Pub / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Anyone who has survived the hectic area markets along Portobello Road is entitled to a well-earned break, which is just what’s in store at The Castle. Located near the Ladbroke Grove end of this busy tourist area, the venue caters to a kooky cross-section of boho West Londoners, fun-loving tourists, and casual shoppers ... more

225A Portobello Road
London W11 1LU

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Pillars of Hercules

Historic Bar / Pub

Party Earth Review Although named after a Greek demigod and located on Greek Street, Pillars of Hercules is a pure English pub – a quiet place for a pint without the bells and whistles or musclemen seeking to slay the nine-headed Hydra. The site of a tavern since the 1700s, the venue has a good bit of history hidden inside its ... more

7 Greek Street
London W1D 4DF

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The Spice Of Life

Historic Bar / Pub

Party Earth Review Right off bustling Charing Cross Road, The Spice of Life is a down-to-earth boozer with an impressive musical history that’s still going strong thanks to nightly live acts. The venue’s location has all the geographical trimmings of a tourist trap, but a diverse clientele can always be found inside the ... more

6 Moor Street
London W1D 5NA

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Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

Historic Bar / Pub

Party Earth Review Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese had already been a London landmark for more than a hundred years when the Great Fire of 1666 destroyed it – and much of the city. Rebuilt shortly after, the pub saw famous scribes like Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle become regulars over the years, and today’s pint- and history-loving ... more

145 Fleet Street
London, EC4A 2

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Salisbury

Pub

Reviewed by Tara R.

"My Take: It’s unfortunate that the Salisbury is part of the Taylor-Walker family of pubs. The longer I live in London, the more I am attracted to loca ..." more

90 St. Martins Lane
London WC2N 4AP

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The Defectors Weld

Pub / Restaurant

Party Earth Review The mismatch of quirky but stylish décor and a diverse music selection is mirrored by the range of clientele who frequent The Defectors Weld, a cozy, clean pub in Shepherd’s Bush. Background music scarcely penetrates the buzz of conversation in the early evening, as yummy mummies laden with bags debrief after a spree at ... more

170 Uxbridge Road
London W12 8AA

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London Pubs Overview

Both day and night, pubs in London set the stage for the city’s infamous drinking culture and have been part of Londoners lives since the 1400s. Located on nearly every block, pubs are an integral part of London life and are renowned for their selection of traditional ales and lagers, English comfort food like bangers & mash and fish & chips, and casual environments.

There are more than 5,000 pubs in and around London, and they range in size and vibe from friendly neighborhood meeting places to bigger and rowdier commercial establishments. Londoners commonly gather at pubs for a quick lunch during the day or after work, to support their favorite football team, to grab a pint before going to the theater, or as a starting point for a night on the town. On warm days, mobs of patrons often take their pints outside to enjoy the sun and a bit of socializing until closing time (usually at 11pm).

The pub culture dates back hundreds of years here, where they were once referred to as public houses, and today, the culture and traditions live on, so anyone looking for great London pubs can find the right one for them no matter where they are in the city or whom they happen to be with.