Places we checked ourselves.
63 places in London, with what we know about each and when we last checked it. The order is kind, then area, then name: a reference of what we vetted, not a ranking. Nothing here is listed or ordered for a fee.
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Bonds Mayfair
A spacious gastropub and sports bar known for its own infused gin. Easy-going drinks after shopping nearby.
Canton Arms
A celebrated gastropub with a daily-changing seasonal menu and good ales. Book for a relaxed, hearty dinner.
Cask Pub & Kitchen
A beer pub with ten cask handpumps, a big keg list and hundreds of bottles, plus Sunday folk sessions. A treat for beer fans.
Chesterfield Arms
An afternoon stop for hearty pub plates and comforting food after walking through the nearby parks. It suits a relaxed daytime visit when you want classic hospitality in an elegant, historic setting.
Coopers Arms
A traditional pub on a quiet side street, serving real ale and pub food. A calm, cosy place for a drink after a walk.
Duke of Clarence
A traditional one-bar pub serving real ale, with Sunday quizzes. Friendly and unfussy for a drink and a chat.
Farringdon Tap
A three-level craft beer bar with a long tap list and gyoza to snack on. Relaxed weeknight drinks for beer lovers.
Fentiman Arms
A gastropub with a big, popular beer garden and British pub classics. Great for a long, lazy afternoon drink.
Fire Station
A bar and restaurant in a converted 1910 fire station. Handy for dinner and drinks before a show or a train.
Fountain and Ink
A friendly pub serving drinks and pub food close to the river and the arts venues. A good meeting spot before a show.
GA Kings Cross - Bar and Kitchen
An all-day bar and restaurant known for Sunday roasts, cocktails and gin. Handy before or after a train.
Heist Bank
A bank-heist-themed bar by the canal, known for pizzas, craft beer and cocktails. Playful and relaxed after a waterside stroll.
Humphrey's Bar
A hotel bar that is also known for afternoon tea. A quiet, comfortable place for a drink and a proper catch-up.
Lockhouse
A restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions brunch, cocktails, being dog-friendly and games.
Lord Wargrave
A restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions outdoor seating, live music, cocktails and a wine list. It is listed as open until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Lore of the Land
A place for a proper meal and an unhurried conversation. Its website mentions cocktails, craft beer, a wine list and private events. It is listed as open until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Mulberry Bush
A restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions brunch, a wine list and private events. It is listed as open until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Royal Star
A restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions outdoor seating and a happy hour.
The Admiral Codrington
A place for a proper meal and an unhurried conversation. Its website mentions outdoor seating, private events and reservations. It is listed as open until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
The Alpaca
A restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions cocktails.
The Black Dog
A place for a proper meal and an unhurried conversation. Its website mentions a wine list and reservations. It is listed as open until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
The Britannia Monument
A place for a proper meal and an unhurried conversation. Its website mentions reservations. It is listed as open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
The Cavendish Pub, Marylebone
A place for a proper meal and an unhurried conversation. Its website mentions cocktails, being dog-friendly, private events and reservations.
The Clerkenwell Tavern
A restaurant for a sit-down meal together. Its website mentions craft beer and reservations.
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