Most Popular Pubs in London
From centuries-old riverside taverns to flower-covered Kensington landmarks, explore the capital's most beloved and historic pubs. A celebration of London's unrivalled pub culture.
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Iconic London Pubs
20 legendary pubs
Est. 1750The Churchill Arms
One of London's most photographed pubs, famous for its spectacular flower displays and pioneering Thai kitchen. A Kensington institution since 1750.
Est. 1585The Spaniards Inn
A 16th-century tavern on the edge of Hampstead Heath, steeped in literary history with connections to Dickens, Keats, and Byron. Famous for its large garden.
Est. 1620The Mayflower
The oldest pub on the River Thames, named after the famous ship that departed from this very spot in 1620. Riverside terrace with stunning views.
Est. 1667Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Rebuilt in 1667 after the Great Fire of London, this warren of dark wood-panelled rooms was a favourite of Dr Johnson, Dickens, and Mark Twain.
Est. 1520The Prospect of Whitby
Dating from 1520, the oldest riverside tavern in London. Once a haunt of smugglers and thieves, now offering a historic pewter bar and Thames-side views.
Est. 1772The Lamb & Flag
A historic Covent Garden pub tucked down a narrow alley, once nicknamed 'The Bucket of Blood' for the bare-knuckle fights held here. Full of character and charm.
Est. 1796The Dove
A riverside gem on the Thames at Hammersmith, holding the Guinness World Record for the smallest bar room. Perfect for watching the Boat Race.
Est. 1818The Grenadier
A famously haunted pub hidden in a cobbled Belgravia mews, once the officers' mess for the Duke of Wellington's soldiers. Known for its Bloody Marys.
Est. 1807The Holly Bush
A charming Grade II listed pub hidden in the backstreets of Hampstead, retaining its Georgian character with open fires and intimate snug rooms.
Est. 1875The Blackfriar
A stunning Art Nouveau masterpiece built on the site of a Dominican friary. The marble and mosaic interior is one of the most beautiful in London.
Est. 1752The Ten Bells
A historic Spitalfields pub with Victorian tilework, famously linked to the Jack the Ripper case. A characterful spot beside Spitalfields Market.
Est. 1891The French House
A Soho legend and former gathering place for the French Resistance during WWII. Known for serving beer only in half-pints and its bohemian atmosphere.
Est. 1677The George Inn
London's last surviving galleried coaching inn, now owned by the National Trust. This 17th-century landmark was frequented by Shakespeare and Dickens.
Est. 1615The Anchor Bankside
A riverside pub on the South Bank dating back over 800 years, offering spectacular views across the Thames to the City and St Paul's Cathedral.
Est. 1663The Flask
A characterful Highgate pub dating from 1663, with a warren of cosy rooms, open fires, and a charming courtyard. A favourite of Hogarth and Karl Marx.
Est. 1872The Princess Louise
A breathtaking Victorian gin palace with original etched glass, ornate tilework, and snob screens. One of the most beautifully preserved interiors in London.
Est. 1830The Nags Head
A tiny, quirky Belgravia pub with a no-mobile-phones policy, low ceilings, and an eccentric collection of memorabilia. A step back in time.
Est. 1991The Eagle
Widely credited as London's first gastropub, opening in 1991 and revolutionising British pub food. Still a Farringdon favourite for its Mediterranean dishes.
Est. 1835The Windsor Castle
A handsome 1830s pub in Notting Hill with original oak-panelled rooms, tiny connecting doors, and one of the best walled beer gardens in London.
Est. 1720The Jerusalem Tavern
A tiny, atmospheric Clerkenwell pub fitted out in 18th-century style, serving the full range of St Peter's Brewery ales in a candlelit, time-worn setting.
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