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Bars and pubs in London
The best places to grab a pint, cocktail or glass of wine in London, reviewed by our experts
The best bars in London
Our curated guide to London’s drinking scene, featuring the buzziest booze dens in the capital right now.
The best rooftop bars in London
We are blessed with all kinds of rooftops offering that winning combo of city views and perfect drinks.
The best late-night bars and pubs in London
These are the best of the capital’s drinking spots that stay open into the wee small hours, listed in order of lateness
The best quirky bars and pubs in London
Why visit a bog standard boozer when you can enjoy a pint somewhere weird and wonderful instead?
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Harwood Arms
An upmarket Fulham pub showcasing prime British produce through skilled, imaginative modern cooking.
Old China Hand
If you know, you know. You might have walked past the Old China Hand a load of times and not realised quite what a brilliant pub it is. After all, its...
Royal Oak
To misquote the late Brian Moore, this is a pub of two halves. Upstairs is a cultured, calm and almost sedate dining room, within which nouveau EastEnders...
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