Top 5 Pubs in London

Is there anything more British than kicking back on the weekend with a cold pint at your local pub? London’s pub scene is incredibly diverse, with over 3,800 public houses in the city alone. From opulent Victorian gin palaces to excellent contemporary micropubs, read on for for our top 5 favourite pubs in London.

1. The Spread Eagle

The Spread Eagle Pub

Kicking off Veganuary with London’s first 100% vegan pub! They pride themselves on a seasonal, minimal waste kitchen, and work directly with foragers and local producers to create their excellent menus. Don’t forget to check out their curated cocktail menu, bringing you classic drinks with a delicious vegan twist.

2. The High Cross Pub

An endlessly quirky pub, built in a former 1920’s toilet in the heart of Tottenham. Given its unique location, it’s a very cosy micropub that also serves some great food, with their Sunday roasts always being raved about.

3. Plaquemine Lock

Plaquemine Lock

Set on the Regent’s Canal, this pub is looking to bring a bit of New Orleans here to London! Serving delicious Cajun and Creole food, and hosting regular jazz events, this pub is also proud to be carbon free, and is a great hidden gem in the area.

4. The Old Bank of England

The Old Bank of England

A historic pub residing in the old Law Courts branch of the previous Bank of England, with stunning interiors in the heart of Central London. Their amazing atmosphere continues out into their beer garden, which houses a vintage Routemaster double decker bus for you to sip on your cocktail in!

5. The Harwood Arms

No guide to London’s pubs would be complete without the only Michelin-starred pub in London. Although highly awarded, the Harwood Arms is a cosy and inviting pub hidden away in the back streets of Fulham, serving outstanding food menus with a focus on British game and wild foods.

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