Charming pubs in London

“We did the black taxi tour. Hands down the best part of our trip to London! Ollie is not only super friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable—like, knew all the cool facts and hidden gems you’d never find on your own. Not to mention he is a pretty great photographer and you’ll get some awesome pictures along the trip. We got to see so many iconic sights up close and personal, and the whole experience felt really special. If you’re in London, this is a must-do! Highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore the city in a fun and unique way!”

“Just a delicious- !vegetarian! - sunday roast & perfectly crisp fish & chips being served by host Pete, a cheerfull and perfect host. We love this place!”

“Best pub in Swanley by a mile. Incredible what they fit inside, but also the warmth of the welcome.”

“Nice micro bar /pub great choice of beer always changing friendly knowledgeable bar staff”

“A must visit for anyone who wants to see our rich tradition of pubs in East London before it's too late. Don't just pose outside making TikTok videos, get yourself multiple pints of beer and make sure you have a good old chinwag with as many people as you can around the tables before getting hoofed out onto the cobbles at closing time. Piano night on a Monday is a great buzz. This place is the only pub I know in inner city London serving Crouch Vale and it's very nice. The ESB will also give you some old strong London flavours if you've never had it before. The staff are cool and I want to see this place stay the same for another 100 years.”

“The staff here were very friendly. I stopped by at the end of a long day in the city and had a very nice meal. I had a fantastic duck liver starter. The steak was delicious. The chips were triple fried and some of the best I’ve ever had. The pub is lovely. Well worth a trip here if you’re in London for a visit.”

“Another pub we used to visit a lot but hadn't been to for a long time. We stopped in for a quick drink between cinema trips. We ended up chatting with several members of staff and it was lovely and friendly each time. We only had a drink but the food looked REALLY good. It always was stunning and it seems the menu is now much more manageable than it was pre pandemic when we last went. The slightly busy interior is warm and comfortable. The staff elevate the experience and I have no doubt the food will hit the mark. Looking forward to testing that out soon.”

“I pop in here every other week. It's a great atmosphere. Me and my partner have done the Christmas wreath making the last two years which is always fun. Played a few of the board games but I've mostly enjoyed the range of beers and ciders. My partner drinks the wine and really likes it. Only had the cheese board and beer sticks but we enjoy them. My favourite pub in Eltham”

“Had a lovely Christmas dinner on Christmas Day , the food was good and loads of meat, bit stingy on the veg but non the less it was good food. HUGE Yorkshire pud. The staff, as always , were amazing so welcoming and friendly , the beer cold and a good selection too. Our stay was only marred by a loud, drunk, loads of money , family who really didn’t give a hoot about anyone but themselves , not The Crowns fault but did mar the event for the other patrons there!, hence 4 stars for atmosphere . We love this venue and will be back many times.”

“Fabulous first visit to the monthly brunch sessions on 1st Saturday of each month. Absolutely cracking. A great range on the brunch menu without being overwhelming, good choices and lovely selection of sides/extras. Enjoyed a beautifully presented plate of food that was amazing value for money! Also, try a brunch cocktail, or enjoy with juice or a cuppa. Or a pint! But do go and try. Staff super friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Lovely atmosphere and surroundings, a warm hubbub of chat, a really chilled atmosphere for a good feed after a big night out, a catch up with friends/family/neighbours or colleagues. A local for more than just locals. Dog friendly, family friendly. Just really friendly. Brilliant!!”

“My family and I went to the crossing and had the best experience. The food was great and the drinks too! Special mention to our great waiter Harry - attentive with a fun touch to the service. A great waiter really brings the meal to another level and Harry performed!”

“Fantastic Sunday roast. The Alma Trio (beef, pork and chicken) was huge and delicious but you need a very big appetite for it, like mine! Massive Yorkshire puddings, cabbage, red cabbage, great roast potatoes and carrots. We also had a side of cauliflower cheese and pigs in blankets as well, both of which were very nice. I had the sticky toffee cheesecake for dessert as well which was delicious too!”

“one of my absolute favourite pubs - must visit my only complaint is that is there are about ten tables, all of which are booked on a saturday, so there is nowhere for normal people who actually go to pubs without booking a table (psycho behaviour btw) to sit! chips are lovely too”

“A great blend of friendly locals, both young and old, with lively fun entertainment in the evenings. The bar team, led by Serena, is impressively efficient, and the prices are very reasonable. I’ve been guiding walks along the lost Hackney Brook for the past few months, and we’ve ended up here afterwards for a few hours—everyone always leaves smiling. Easily one of my top ten pubs in London, and truly a gem in the heart of Hackney.”

“I’ve been here many times since first coming across it, almost always to have food and it has never disappointed!! The food is so good, the staff are lovely and the prices are more than reasonable. As someone who is rarely impressed by food when eating out, I’m still suprised that everything I or my friends have ordered here has been delicious, from kebabs, to burgers to fajitas. Come hungry, the portions are huge!”

“Visited today for my mums birthday - we booked last minute after a change of plans. We had 3 courses and every single one was delicious. Highly recommend the Sunday roast and the sticky toffee! The service was great - special thanks to the two young guys (I didn’t catch their names but a really young lad and the barman with plaits) for looking after us. We will be back!”

“Can't praise this pub/ restaurant highly enough. Six of us turned up without a reservation on Sunday lunchtime. Despite being fully booked nothing was too much trouble for them. They put together some tables for us and laid them with beautiful cutlery and napkins. The food was excellent, the service impeccable. They even let us choose food that was not on the Sunday menu. This is the pinnacle of customer service, wish all restaurants were like this.”

“In a very busy Sunday afternoon without a reservation they were so kind to manage finding a table for us and our children ( much appreciated, thank you) Good food, warm atmosphere, I highly recommend.”

“I took my grandchildren to the pumpkin carving evening. They made a real effort, atmosphere was lovely, lots to do and children loved it. Would definately recommend.”

“Lovely pub in the heart of Wimbledon Village just off the amazing Wimbledon Common. Very welcoming cosy place. The staff are very friendly and efficient, they make sure the place is well run. The lunch menu steak sandwich is perfection. Good selection of ales and beers”

“Affordable roasts and huge yorkshire puds! Good selection of beers on draught and always friendly service. Very accomodating for dogs - they even gave us a doggy bowl so we could feed her some of our leftovers.”

“Really great place to stay in London - nice rooms (amazingly quiet!), comfortable and well appointed. Staff are always very friendly and welcoming, free arrival drink a nice touch. Pub itself is a nice spot in an evening - good food and atmosphere.”

“Let’s just say, spike is the goat! Such a lovely fella, hilarious and talented. In all my 50 years of attending pubs. Spike might be the best bartender I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.”

“We had a big group in for a family lunch in the heated garden space and everything was perfect. Kids could free flow to the play area, food came out quickly and was delicious, staff were all nailing it. And the place looked beautiful - the attention to detail for the Christmas decorations was impressive.”

“Very welcoming pub, friendly staff, definitely recommend for a afternoon or evening out.”

“This is such a wonderful, traditional pub. I had lunch with my brother & nephew last Wednesday, for my birthday. We all thoroughly enjoyed the food we ordered and were impressed by the quality and quantity, at a very reasonable price. Thank you also to Curtis for the excellent service. We will definitely be back”

“Exceptional Authentic Thai Cuisine! I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Hut Pub, and I must say, it was an unforgettable culinary experience. The menu offered a variety of traditional Thai dishes, each prepared with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavour. The highlight for me was the prawn massaman Curry and sticky rice. Would Highly recommend!”

“We visited 2 times for 3 days - really liked the local beer, the food and the atmosphere. The bartender who was also a waiter was very nice so we totally recommend the place!”

“1st time and it was a lovely pub near the Rugby (and I could park my motorcycle in the street). The young staff were welcoming, even when I asked if I could have 3 pints of Naked Ladies, if I wasn't being wound up by my buddies who drink there regularly for rugby. BTW they have Erdinger in bottles, including alcohol free so I could enjoy a beer.”

“This hotel/pub it was a nice random place that surprised us with a delicious burger and a nice kind of relaxing atmosphere. Kind of because it is by the main road, but relaxing because it was sunny, you can see Thames river over the road and enjoy a pint and some food. The staff was friendly, quite helpful, and polite even they were massively understaffed and they were running all over. The management should do their job better and not exploy their people, but ot might be the exception as it was a sunny day and lots of people joined us so this time I will not consider this in my review. We will update it if we return, and it will be a similar situation. Parking is available on the back of the hotel or on the side streets, but with limited access.”