London's Best Craft Beer Bars

Increasing numbers of London beer aficionados are turning to artisan brewers’s “golden fuel”. Younger, cooler crowds are rediscovering IPAs, Stouts and Casks. London Real Ale pubs and microbreweries’ rocketing popularity follows a precise developing new trend among drinkers weary of mass-marked produced beers. Britain's ever-growing number of brew pubs suggest that the revolution is only at the beginning. Here our list of recommended London craft beer pubs. 

Last updated on 25th January 2023




The Westbury

If you're in need of craft beer in North London, then The Westbury is a a great choice. This cool boozer is fronting contemporary interiors of exposed brick walls and artwork from local talent, alongside a gorgeous terrace to drink it on - whatever the weather.

Mammoth Tap

On the hunt for a craft beer bar in Leyton? Look no further than Mammoth Tap. Not only is there a mouthwatering selection of small batched brews to get your hands on, but there are also regular food truck visitors and live music gigs. Sign us up.

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With a mighty impressive line-up of craft beer that changes regularly and showcases an exclusive selection from some of London's coolest breweries, WGT is one of the finest places to head for a decent pint in south-east London. Take your pick between a pint from all kinds of interesting breweries, with a vinyl-only music policy on the speakers and a spacious suntrap of a beer garden out back.

The Lock Inn

Whether you're looking to use your craft beer to wash down pizzas, burgers and Sunday Roasts, or just wanting to enjoy the golden nectar on its own, The Lock Inn is the place for you. Better yet, this Hackney Wick pub has a gorgeous canalside garden for getting your dose of vitamin D.

Greenwood

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Based in London's Victoria, Greenwood has drawn in crowds from across London with its offering of stunning dishes and ice cold craft beers. The chefs plate up a menu of both traditional British dishes and new, daring plates. But it's the bar that's really caught our eye. The bar staff have pulled together some of the finest craft beers and real ales from London's most prestigious breweries, including the famous Long Arm Brewing company. 

The Arch House

Looking to wet your whistle with award-winning craft brews? Then head on over to The Arch House, nestled on the Bermondsey Beer Mile. Pop along to this rustic-chic hangout to tip back everything from cider and beer to bubbles and spirits, accompanied by elevated bar snacks.

Brewhouse & Kitchen Highbury

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With over 50 different home-brewed small batch craft beers on offer, Brewhouse & Kitchen is the place to visit if you fancy yourself as a bit of a beer connoisseur. An on-site micro-brewery and huge metallic vats allows their guests to sample the brewer's latest seasonal, hop-based venture. To accompany the refreshing pints, their impressive menu offers a huge array of international dishes, such as a delicious Mezze Platter and perfectly cooked Arancini Risotto Balls.

The Smugglers Tavern

Offering escape from the constant London bustle, the Smugglers Tavern on Warren Street is a charming pub that's stocked with the best craft beer in town. The talented chefs in the kitchen are on hand to deliver fresh gastro dishes and brunch classics, all made using the freshest ingredients available. Better still, the bar showcases the finest bottles and brews that over 20 different British breweries have to offer.

The Stag

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If you're after a selection of great beers, try The Stag, as they boast over 24 taps and over 100 bottles and cans of beer. These are sourced from local brewers in the capital and across the country, and the pub often teams up with their favourite brewers to deliver excellent beer experiences. Meanwhile, their food is a seasonal pub affair – and their Sunday roast is known across the globe.

Royal Oak

Perfect for a group dinner in London or a team night out, Royal Oak in Willesden is a traditional gastro pub that's full of charm and character. The old mahogany bar serves all the usual suspects, alongside a selection of fine wines and locally sourced ales. To sweeten the deal, the venue serves up delicious plates of gastro dishes, including hearty roast dinners, crispy fish and chips and belly-warming steak pies.

Aeronaut

With onsite operations ran by London's Laine Brewing Compay, Aeronaut has mastered the art of barrel to bar tapping out fresh pints of their lovely stuff straight to the punters. If you have a taste for hops and a homegrown flavour then Aeronaut will definitely quench your thirst with their long bar showcasing real, crafty ales. 

The Four Thieves

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With Laine Brewing's London head brewer Jim Wilson at the helm using IPA, ESB, RPA and Porter recipes, there will be a veritable waterfall of craft ales going down at The Four Thieves. A keg ale and Czech style pilsner are also in the pipeline for your enjoyment! If it's gin you want, gin you shall have! Growing lavender on their beer garden roof to distil into gin in their own distillery, this is seriously home-grown stuff! 

The Victoria

The Victoria has been setting the standard for live music rooms in East London for decades, but there's much more of a focus on the pubby part of the venue these days. The atmosphere is serene and familiar, and the pub serves a sturdy range of locally brewed craft beers.

BrewDog Bars In London

BrewDog pride themselves on serving only the best, most exciting and most flavoursome craft beers we can get our paws on from all corners of the planet. This Scottish Brewer has 18 draft lines and a selection of the best bottled beers at the majority of their bars; find them across London. 

Trinity Borough

You'll be spoilt for choice at Trinity Borough, which boasts 15 taps of tasty tipples. You'll find an excellent selection of craft beer up for grabs, from Beavertown's Gamma Ray through to Fuller's Frontier, which would go down all too well with one of the pub's Sunday roasts.

Temple Brew House

Drawing in craft beer enthusiasts from all over the capital, the Temple Brew House is a charming venue in the middle of town that offers a relaxed dining and drinking experience to all its patrons. Armed with a menu of traditional British recipes and showcasing the finest creations of London's most well-known brewers, the venue deals only in complex flavours and carefree vibes. 

Exale Brewery

Plonked right next to the Walthamstow Wetlands, this fun and friendly taproom is the home of Exale Brewing. Serving up 10 lines of quality pints, alongside cocktails from Victory, they're treating you to more than a few bevvies as Saturday nights see DJs take to the decks.

The Albany

Located in Fitzrovia, The Albany is a great spot for a pint of craft ale, as the pub rotates a selection of 13 different types. If you're looking for a little more to a night in central London, the venue has a secret basement bar that puts on DJ nights as well as live music.

The Morpeth Arms

Based a stone's throw away from the Palace of Westminster, the Morpeth Arms acts as a metropolitan sanctuary, offering escape from the constantly bustling world outside. Full of regal decor and vibrant decorations, it's the food and drinks menu that really stands out. The bar showcases the very best that London's breweries have to offer, including smooth craft lagers, flavoursome real ales and dark, fiery stouts. To keep things afloat, the chefs dabbles in traditional recipes, plating up delectable catch-of-the-day treats and serving succulent cuts of seasoned meat. 

Beerkat

One of the best craft beer bars in West London, this unique offering over on Ealing Broadway is fronting an extensive line-up of delicious brews from the local area and further afield. Grab a pint fresh out the tap wall, and pair it with one of their excellent sourdough pizzas.

The Birds

Retaining its traditional East End boozer vibe but adding a whole load of quirky, The Birds in Leytonstone has had a revamp. Now inspired by Alfred Hitchcock, the venue is full of kitsch corners, has a hearty food menu and serves beer from local London breweries.

Wapping Tavern

Wapping Tavern is just the place for craft beer junkies, as its got a staggering 28 taps to get through. To top it off? There's 17 screens for watching sport and a basement gaming space for foosball, smart darts, shuffleboard, arcade games and more.

The East Hill

Grab a pint of craft beer, sink into one of the softer-than-soft armchairs and wash yourself with the heat of a crackling fire at the East Hill pub. Armed by the freshest ingredients and the finest cuts of meat, the chefs at this homely pub have skillfully curated a menu of hearty British dishes. Perfectly seasoned steaks are plated up beside delicious salads and chips, while hearty sausages produced on Britain's finest farms are placed on top of a portion of light mash potatoes. To help wash it down, there's a fantastic line up of locally brewed craft beers and real ales to sink into.