Where to drink London Beer
The London beer revolution is here! No longer do you have to put up with bland and ubiquitous European Lagers in London's best pubs. A micro brewing revolution has hit the city, inspired by our cousins across the pond. You can now find a selection of fantastic craft beers in London including ales, lagers and Indian pale ales, brewed right here. Breweries are popping up all over the city so take a look through our pick of the best London pubs to try the finest beer the capital has to offer.
Last updated on 16th September 2016
When it comes to drinking London beer, where better to do it than at a good ol' fashioned local? Offering just that in the heart of Hoxton, not only is The Prince Arthur perfect for after work drinks, their draught and bottle collection reflects the very best in London beers.
If you're tired of the same old, watered-down European Lagers and fancy trying something a bit different, pay Highbury's Brewhouse and kitchen a visit this Summer. With an on-site micro-brewery and as part of a team of beer and cask ale enthusiast, you'll be able to gulp down one of their 50 different home-brewed small-batch craft beers. To round of the evening, you can tuck into one of the many delicious dishes on their internationally-inspired dinner menu.
If you were looking for a bullseye central London location to enjoy a pint of the homegrown good stuff, The Admiralty is your best shout. Located within 50 metres of the city’s centrepoint plaque, take your pick between a healthy choice of Fuller’s finest ales and craft beers at this charming boozer styled on the HMS Victory.
If you want any name on your lips when it comes to a pub for London beer, it's sure to be the Marquess. A humble and classic British boozer with a top roster of local ales and home-brewed London beer, head on down for a top pint or three.
The Jugged Hare is a top quality London gastro-pub which forms part of the Grade II listed Whitbread Brewery. Much more than a local pub with good London beer, this place hangs its own meat and offers customers the chance to try their very own brewed Indian Pale ale beer. They also stock one of London's best beers, 'Sambrook's Junction'. With quirky stuffed animals lining the walls there is a homely feel. Book a table online now to enjoy some of London's best beers!
A micro pub meets hot desk, Out Of Office is primed for lazy evenings with a pint. Host to a unique selection of craft brews, and some of the best beers in London, Out Of Office is a hearty must for those looking to worth their way through the city's best hops.
If you're looking for a pleasant West London boozer with a bit of a bar physique, then The Chelsea Pensioner can knock you up a pint of the good stuff no doubt. Coming together with all the pubbing pleasures you'd hope for some a countryside inspired gaff, you can enjoy your London beer to the sounds of a live band, comedy show or even taking part in a quiz.
You’d have to go some way to beat St Bart’s Brewery’s dedicated approach to local beer. This eclectic venue in Farringdon features stainless steel tanks which seamlessly flow unpasteurised and unfiltered Meantime lager direct from their brewery and into your glass. There’s craft beers, ciders from Kent and an ever-changing range of guest ales too.
Giving it some welly in the drinks department? Head on down to Wandsworth to find out. A top place for London beers, the Brewer's Inn are known for their top rotation and selection of draught, cask ales and craft pints.
A West London gem, The Union Tavern has a beautiful canal-side garden where you can watch the boats go by on Regents Canal on a sunny day. At this beautiful Notting Hill pub they sell delicious, unique dishes and a brilliant range of craft beers and plenty of cool events for those interested in London beer, they don't just drink it here; there are cool beer discussions with special guests and an irresistible £5 burger deal. Don’t miss out book your table at The Union Tavern online.
With Fullers to their name, The Fine Line in the City of London is one of the best places to catch the best that London beer has to offer. Boasting pumps from some of the city's finest brewers, The Fine Line go out of their way to provide drinkers with an honest taste of their beloved town.
The People's Park Tavern know a lot about London beer; they do make huge batches of it in their on-site brewery after all. You can try their inevitably delicious creations at their pub on the edge of Victoria park. The huge beer garden and general warmth and hospitality always encourages groups of friends to languish a while in the sun and drink a couple more craft pints than they were expecting.
