Best Pubs In Brixton

A great neighbourhood spot, Elm Park Tavern promises a buzzing atmosphere and affordable drinks - we're talking £6 cocktails during their weekday happy hour. They host a cracking quiz night on Sundays, which you can enjoy alongside one of their legendary roasts.

Expect laid-back traditional interiors filled with classic wooden furnishings, as well as a top range of craft beer at the bar. The food menu includes everything from flat-iron steaks to nachos and veggie burgers, and your dogs are welcome to come along too.

Effra Social is a Brixton pub with a difference as it brings the community spirit of south London to life. Set in a Georgian townhouse with quirky nods to its former life as a Conservative stop-off, the venue features a large beer garden and bar, with Sunday roasts come the weekend.

Formerly the Grand Union, this huge Brixton pub offers great food, drinks and a must-see beer garden. A stone's throw from Brixton central, it's the perfect place to soak up some summer sun while they're making up classic cocktails, roasts and parties come the weekend.

Just down the road from Brockwell Park, The Prince Regent is packed with traditional pub charm. All exposed wood and classic stool seating, you can pull up a pew at the bar or retire to a quiet corner to catch up over a pint or two.

There's plenty of reasons to stick around for another, with craft beers, cask ales, small batched gins and a carefully considered wine list to work your way through. In the warmer months, the terrace beckons for an alfresco pint or bite to eat.

Looking for a cracking pub in Brixton with a penchant for craft beer? Crown & Anchor is the place to be. It's got a cool, contemporary boozer feel, with tall ceilings, bare-brick walls and a sprawling outdoor area. Pop over for British classics and refreshing pints aplenty.

A bustling boozer on Brixton Hill, The White Horse promises a welcoming atmosphere and great service seven days a week. They host live DJs until 3am at the weekend, in their relaxed space that's filled with colourful artwork, pretty plants and wooden tables.

Whether you're in the bar itself or out in the courtyard, you can tuck into a varied menu of international dishes - think tiger prawn spaghetti, brie and bacon chicken burgers or wild mushroom risotto.

Forget the wave of gastro pubs in the area if that's not your thing; this is a proper traditional British pub, with tasty ales on tap, newspaper around the bar and friendly bar staff chatting about the weather. Overlooking a residential square, with two micro outdoor spaces, head on over for a real locals experience.

The Ferndale is the ultimate all day pub. Open from mid-morn to midnight, it shifts effortlessly with the rhythm of the day, from coffee and brunch to post-work pints and late night cocktails.

Settle into its warm, inviting interiors any time for ice cold beers, signature serves and a worldly wine list. Fancy a bite? There's lots to love on the menu, from deliciously topped pizza to epic roasts and classic pub grub.

Looking for places to eat and drink in Brixton? The Duke of Edinburgh should be on your radar. Not only does the south London hotspot tout a bustling beer garden and dishes from resident White Men Can't Jerk, but also comfy sodas, pool tables and cocktails too.

Boasting pints that have been brewed on-site, as well as special guests, wines and ciders, Friendship Adventure Brewery and Taproom is a top choice for a drink in Brixton. Even better, dogs are welcome and you can order tasty eats if you get peckish.

Friendship Adventure at 5 Market Row champions the best of South London craft beer, in close collaboration with a selection of local breweries. This laidback watering hole features tiled walls and wooden furnishings, creating a relaxing environment to enjoy your drinks. 

Paddy's Yard serves up a magnificent mix of craic and Caribbean culture. Expect the warmth of an Irish local with the kinds of rhythm, soul and island vibes that only Jamaica can cook up.

When you're not supping pints of the black stuff, you'll sip on sensational rum and all kinds of tropical cocktails. The menu is just as fantastically fusion, with saltfish and jerk chicken alongside sirloin steak and Irish stew.