Guide to... Pubs in London
London pubs are replicated in major cities around the world but they will never be able to compete with the best pubs in London. Whether you are looking for a gastro pub for a bite to eat; or a sports pub to watch the biggest sports events at; or looking for a quite local style pub to enjoy a peaceful pint at we have lots of recommendations in our pub guide.
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The Back Room
Few would expect to find an understated and music-orientated hangout in the heart of Mayfair. Tucked away on Old Park...Read more
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The Blacksmith & The Toffeemaker
Inauthentic chinese foodsustainability is often overlooked in the hospitality industry as venues seek to cut costs...Read more

The Blue Posts
The Blue Posts pub has been given a lease of life following the demolition of the existing site to provide a bigger,...Read more



The Builders Arms
With our distinctive green exterior, it's easy to spot The Builder's Arms on the streets of Kensington. But it's not...Read more



The Chequers Tavern
Situated in the heart of London, in Duke Street St James, The Chequers Tavern represent the oldest of our...Read more
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The Cross Keys (Covent Garden)
The Cross Keys is testimony to Londoners love of old fashioned Victorian pubs. It is the perfect place to lose track...Read more

The Devonshire Arms
A stone's throw from the boutique-lined streets of South Kensington, The Devonshire Arms has rustic character and...Read more



The Flying Horse
The Flying Horse is the last remaining pub on Oxford Street. Once known as The Flying Horse, its heritage can be...Read more

The Gloucester
Join us at Gloucester. The Gloucester is a traditional London pub in Knightsbridge and records show that there has...Read more





The Market Tavern
Combining the best in British pub hospitality with individuality, character and quirky charm, The Market Tavern is...Read more

The Mitre
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Holland Park Holland Park Avenue Kensington & Chelsea Nightlife Pubs

The Pembroke
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Brompton Brompton Road Old Brompton Road Kensington & Chelsea Nightlife Pubs


The Red Lion (Crown Passage)

The Red Lion (Duke of York Street)


The Sherlock Holmes Pub
We're a traditional pub in London offering great food and drink, whilst you admire memorabilia from one of the...Read more

The Star Tavern
Recognised as one of the best pubs in Belgravia, The Star Tavern is an award-winning, traditional London pub. Our...Read more





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Bavarian Beerhouse (Tower Hill)
Bavarian Beerhouse Tower Hill closed permanently on October 22, 2018Read more

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Molly Moggs
Friendly bar on the corner of Soho, live drag entertainment 7 days a week.Read more
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FAQs about Pubs in London
Covent Garden has some great pubs which is no surprise as it is such a great area of London to meet in. Particularly if you like traditional pubs you are spoiled for choice as Covent Garden has some of the oldest and most traditional pubs to be found anywhere in London.
There are lots of pubs that serve Sunday lunch and traditional British pub grub too so if you are looking for a reasonably priced place to eat and drink one of the best gastro pubs in Covent Garden is well worth considering as a destination.
For a list of Covent Garden pubs you can view our Covent Garden pub guide (https://forbidden.london/london-guide/covent-garden/pubs) we have also recently created a blog post about our top picks for the best pubs in Covent Garden (https://forbidden.london/london-blog/best-pubs-covent-garden).
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