Ye Olde Cock Tavern

It will come as no surprise that drinking is a big part of the British social life. Every second, the British drink 247 pints of beer and 232 glasses of wine! Across the UK – not just in London – the local pub is often the heart of the community. It is the place colleagues come to unwind after a day at work, the location for long Sunday lunches and great conversation, and the place to catch up with friends and family when you return home. Even if you don’t drink, you should not miss out on immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the “local boozer” on your next trip to the UK. It has taken over a decade of intensive research to pull together this ultimate London pubs guide… A tough job, but someone had to do it! There is a pub on almost every street in London (over 3500 at last count!), and a snazzy bar on every other, so you are spoilt for choice. The below is a list of my favourites watering holes – from the traditional to the chic – I hope you enjoy!