The London Pub Guide

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Deep dives into London's pub culture. Opinionated guides, curated lists and the stories behind the city's most interesting watering holes.

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London's Oldest Pubs: A Historic Pub Guide
Tudor taverns, Dickensian drinking dens and centuries-old alehouses. Walk the same flagstones as smugglers, poets and kings in pubs that have survived fire, war and property developers.
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March 2026 Sunday Roasts
London's Best Sunday Roasts: Ranked
15 roasts ranked with scores for meat, yorkshire, gravy and veg. We ate our way across London so you would not have to. Opinionated and unapologetic.
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March 2026 Football
Where to Watch Football in London: The Definitive Guide
Every football pub worth knowing, organised by area. Screen counts, atmosphere, booking advice for Premier League, Champions League and internationals.
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March 2026 Beer Gardens
The 10 Best Beer Gardens in South London
South London has space. Bigger gardens, longer sun, cheaper pints. From Bermondsey to Brixton, these are the beer gardens worth crossing the river for.
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March 2026 Date Night
Best Pubs for a First Date in London
10 pubs where the atmosphere does half the work. Candlelit corners, Thames terraces, hidden gems. The pubs that make you look like you have taste.
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March 2026 Craft Beer
Best Craft Beer Pubs & Taprooms in London
From brewery taprooms pouring direct from the tank to proper real ale institutions with hand-pull perfection. The places where the pint is the main event.
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March 2026 Football
Best Pubs to Watch Football in London
Forget the sofa. From legendary sports pubs to atmospheric locals, these are the places where the matchday atmosphere rivals being at the ground.
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March 2026 Quiz Nights
The Best Pubs for a Quiz Night in London
A pint, a pencil and the sweet vindication of knowing something useless. The pubs where the quiz is a weekly institution worth clearing your diary for.
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March 2026 Date Night
London's Best Pubs for a First Date
Candlelit rooms, cosy corners and great wine lists. Ten pubs with enough atmosphere to make a good impression without trying too hard.
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March 2026 Sunday Roasts
The 10 Best Sunday Roasts in London
From Michelin-starred gastropubs to neighbourhood locals with heart, these are the roasts worth booking weeks in advance for.
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March 2026 Beer Gardens
The Ultimate Guide to London Pub Gardens in Summer
Riverside terraces, fairy-lit courtyards, hidden walled gardens and a three-tier treehouse. The definitive guide to outdoor drinking when the sun comes out.
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March 2026 Pub Crawls
3 Perfect London Pub Crawl Routes
Three carefully planned pub crawls through the best areas of London. Five pubs per route, all in walking distance, no bus required.
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March 2026 Dog Friendly
The Dog Owner's Guide to London Pubs
Not all dog-friendly pubs are created equal. The pubs that genuinely welcome four-legged visitors with water bowls, treats and warm welcomes.
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March 2026 History
A Brief History of London's Best Pubs
From Tudor alehouses to Victorian gin palaces. Dickens, pirates, French Resistance fighters and a pub cat or two.
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