Founders Arms
The Founder’s Arms has an unrivalled view over the Thames.
Situated right on the river next to the Tate Modern & Millennium
Bridge, the contemporary, glass-fronted pub has a large patio
overlooking St…
Pubs With A View In London
By Ellen Smith
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Website & Social Content Writer, DesignMyNight
8 years an editor and trend-spotter, bringing a fresh take on UK hospitality from Toronto.
Last updated on 20th April 2026
There's nothing quite like a cold pint with a view in London to make you fall in love with this city all over again. Whether you're after the best riverside pubs in central, a breezy terrace, or an old pub along the Thames—the capital has no shortage of must-see hangouts where you can watch the world go by.
While the city may be known for its hustle and bustle, those in the know head straight for the pubs where you can sit back and take it all in. From Richmond to Canary Wharf and everywhere in between, these pubs give you a front-row seat to some of the city's finest sights, best enjoyed with a well-earned drink in hand. Because nothing says summer like a crisp drink and a view worth staying for.
Where To Find The Best Pubs With A View In London
The White Swan, Twickenham
Perched on the banks of the
Thames, The White Swan is a Grade II-listed 17th-century pub
blending riverside beauty with timeless character. Just a 20-minute
stroll from Twickenham Stadium, it’s a favourite…
Trafalgar Tavern
The "Jewel of the Thames", the Trafalgar Tavern is a gastro pub,
opened in June, 1837 since which time it has prided itself on
accommodating large and small parties in a comfortable and
superior manner…
Gun
Step into The Gun, one of
London’s most iconic riverside pubs, where history, stunning Thames
views, and exceptional food collide.
Nestled in a magnificent Grade II
listed building, The Gun offers everything…
The Mayflower
The Mayflower pub is a hidden gem in the heart of Rotherhithe,
London.
A traditional and typically English pub surrounded by cobbled
streets, the outside decked jetty and cosy candlelit restaurant
have…
The Oyster Shed
The Oyster Shed is a fantastic restaurant located right on the
banks of the River Thames in the heart of the City of London.
Offering a modern dining and drinking with a nautical and yacht
inspired theme…
Boaters, Kingston Upon Thames
Boaters has long been known as one of the best pubs in Kingston
upon Thames. Not only is it famed for its standout menu of gastro
grub, but it also boasts a stunning riverside beer garden with
mesmerising…
The White Cross
Welcome to the best riverside pub in Richmond.
Serving Young’s fine ales since 1869 and rebuilt in 1780, The White
Cross is not just a pub, but a richly-rooted,
heart-of-the-community landmark (and…
The Vault 1894
Boasting postcard views of Tower Bridge and London's city
skyline is The Vault 1894, a historic pub right by the River
Thames. Its rustic interiors and low ceilings are among its
plethora of cool and quirky…
