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ABQ London
18 Bohemia Place, London, E8 1DU If you’re quite over the Prohibition trend by now, have a crack at one of London’s ‘fictional’ bars. Breaking Bad-style popup ABQ is back in town after’s…
Cahoots
13 Kingly Court, Carnaby, London, W1B 5PW Another popular speakeasy is Cahoots, a tube-themed bar that takes you back to the time of the Blitz. Located in an actual air raid shelter that’s been…
Evans and Peel Detective Agency
310c Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9BA Whether you love or loathe them, Prohibition-themed bars are all the rage at the moment, so we couldn’t possibly get through this post without mentioning two…
The Tipperary
66 Fleet Street, Temple, EC4Y 1HTSet in a Grade II listed public house and built around 1677, The Tipperary is a cozy haunt, with dark wood panelling and a real Irish feel, it was the first place…
Ramble Inn
233 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9JGWith a history of over 20 years, the Ramble Inn is a sports-centric local boozer that you’ll find between Tooting Rail and Tooting Broadway Tube (good to know if…
Waxy O’Connor’s
14-19 Rupert Street, London, W1D 6DDThink you’ve seen a big pub? Think again, and you’ll be close to imagining Waxy’s. Venture through this labyrinth of four unique bars spread over six levels…
The Auld Shillelagh
105 Stoke Newington Church Street, London, N16 0UDAuld Shillelagh, nestled at the heart of Stoke Newington’s busy Church Street, has been going for an impressive 27 years, first opening its doors…
Maya Lounge
1277 High Rd, London N20 9HSMaya Lounge is a captivating oasis that'll hookah you from the first puff! Prices for their aromatic shisha start at a pocket-friendly £35 per hookah, allowing you to…
Mamounia Lounge
136 Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge SW3 1HY and 37A Curzon St, Mayfair W1J 7TXMamounia Lounge is the home of Arabic drinking, dining and entertainment - in the form of belly-dancing and live music -…
Smoke Lab Vauxhall
3 Saint George Wharf, SW8 2LEA great riverside bar in its own right, Vauxhall's Smoke Lab offers an extensive list of shisha flavours to go with an equally intricate cocktail menu. The Smoke Lab has…
The Avalon
16 Balham Hill, London SW12 9EBWhy settle for one when you can have three? The Avalon in Clapham is the triple threat of alfresco excellence with lively front and side terraces and a massive…
The Eagle
15 Askew Rd, London W12 9AZAs a Young's pub, The Eagle boasts well-chosen wines, luxurious interiors, and reliably good grub with seasonal twists on pub classics. However, the real star is the…
Canonbury Tavern
21 Canonbury Pl, London N1 2NSTucked away in Canonbury Place, this Georgian gem is a sliver of good taste between the madness of Upper Street and the grit of Dalston. With a walled garden that's an…
The Crabtree
Rainville Rd, London W6 9HAThe Crabtree is not your average Victorian boozer – it's a gastrofied haven with a gigantic beer garden that's practically a destination in itself. Locals flock here on…
The Ship
41 Jews Row, London SW18 1TBSet sail for The Ship in Wandsworth – the nautical pub where the terrace practically floats on the river. With its own dock, riverside cabins, and charming pergola, this…
CRATE Brewery
Unit 7 Queen's Yard, London E9 5ENPicture this: a long concrete stretch of picnic benches on their terrace, where you can sip on a pint of lager or a limited edition Citra Sour while playing witness…
The Four Thieves
51 Lavender Gardens, London SW11 1JWWith its own micro-brewery, house-distilled gin, and an escape game in the basement, you might wonder if The Four Thieves are secretly called 'The Artisanal…
The People’s Park Tavern
360 Victoria Park Rd, London E9 7BTAt The People's Park Tavern, they take their brews as seriously as your mate takes their Sunday League team. Nestled in the heart of Victoria Park, this pub for the…
The Edinboro Castle
57 Mornington Terrace, London, NW1 7RU From the convivial atmosphere to the well-behaved dogs and kids welcomed with open arms, The Edinboro Castle aims to please all who grace its hallowed halls.…
The Spaniards Inn
Spaniards Road, NW3 7JJ The Spaniards Inn reigns supreme as the crown jewel of North London's pub scene. Built in 1585 as a humble tollgate, this legendary inn has seen it all, from rumored…