Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cosiest pub in London?
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The Holly Bush in Hampstead, with its gas lamp lighting and 18th-century beamed ceilings, is hard to beat. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese off Fleet Street has dark, labyrinthine rooms dating to 1667. The Anglesea Arms in South Kensington has three fireplaces. The Dove in Hammersmith contains the world's smallest bar room. All are supremely cosy.
Which London pubs have real fireplaces?
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The Holly Bush, The Anglesea Arms (three fireplaces), The Wrestlers in Highgate, The Crooked Billet in Clapton and The King's Head in Crouch End all have working fireplaces. The Spaniards Inn and The Flask in Highgate also light fires in winter. Nothing beats a pub with a real fire on a cold London evening.
Are cosy pubs good for dates?
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Absolutely. Cosy pubs are some of the best date venues in London. The intimate atmosphere, candlelight and conversation-friendly settings make them ideal. The French House in Soho, The Builders Arms in Chelsea, The Windsor Castle in Kensington and Ye Olde Mitre in Holborn are particularly romantic. See our
first date pub guide for more.
Which cosy pubs serve Sunday roasts?
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Many of them. The Holly Bush, The Anglesea Arms, The King's Head, The Antelope in Belgravia and The Windsor Castle all serve roasts in a cosy setting. The Holly Bush's Sunday roast by the fire is one of London's most atmospheric meals.
Can I find cosy pubs that are also dog friendly?
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Yes. The Holly Bush, The Flask, The Compton Arms, The Pineapple and The Windsor Castle are all cosy and dog-friendly. The Hand & Flower in Hammersmith has leather booths and a warm welcome for dogs.