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 25th January 2023
A true gem in North London's drinking scene, The Lock Tavern has had a makeover and is back on top form with a plethora of city brews for you to try. Head on over to this classic Camden boozer and sip away on London's finest craft creations.
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.
Every Thursday - Kill the Keg! £4 on selected pints until the keg is empty" and 1 other offer
Home to one of the best breweries in London, this fun and friendly taproom is the perfect stopping off point after a jaunt around Walthamstow Wetlands. Exale offer 10 line of top-quality beer, alongside craft cocktails and plenty of live events.
@ Camden Town Brewery on Various dates from Tuesday 7th February 2023
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.
@ Brewery & Visitor Center on Various dates from Thursday 9th February 2023
Meantime Brewing Company aren't just serving up some of the best beer in London, but they're also taking you on a tour of how it gets made. From mash tun to finished product, you'll be guided through all the steps and learn some interesting facts, before enjoying a number of delicious tasters.
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're wondering where to drink beer in London, then head along to Small Beer Brew Co on Verney Road. Not only does this top-notch brewery specialise in whipping up classic beer styles below 2.8%, but they also offer a fabulous brewery tour for those hop-heads eager to learn.
Partnering with The Meantime brewery, Tank and Paddle serve some of London's freshest pints, as well as a whole selection of East London brews. If you're peckish, grab a pizza or try their legendary Mac n' Cheese range. Having just opened a sister site in Bishopsgate, there's no excuse not to try the great home brewed beers on offer here.
Signature Brew Blackhorse Road is located in the heart of East London's Beer Mile, offering a sprawling terrace, working brewery and modern taproom. Swing by this beauty, or its Haggerston taproom, to try a selection of craft ales and chow down on wings courtesy of the team at We Serve Humans.
Searching for London watering holes? The Star by Hackney Downs is a brilliant place to head to if you're looking for pints of lagers, ales and Guinness. Relax in its chilled ambience and chow down on delicious street food.
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.
The Grafton in Kentish Town has drawn in ale lovers from across London with its wide selection of award-winning ales and craft beers. The bar is constantly stocked full with the best produce of some of London's most prestigious breweries. Grab your mates, grab a pint of delicious ale and unwind at this pub in North London.
With such a good roster of independent brewers and craft names, it's no wonder that London is such a top place to grab a pint, and it's no wonder that the Victoria in Mile End is catering to please. Head on down for some of the best pints in the city.
Head to the Kings Arms if you're looking for a fantastic place to drink beer in London. There's a tasty selection of real ale, as well as lagers, and they are wonderful to enjoy with their updated pub classics menu.
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.
Offering an extensive selection of craft beers, Ealing Broadway's BeerKat is place to sample some of the best brews this little island has to offer. Get a taste of the local stuff fresh from their 12-strong tap wall, soaked up with delicious sourdough pizzas.
Drenched in mahogany colours and boasting a Victorian cocktail lounge on the ground floor, the Lillie Langtry pub in Earls Court that can't help but make you smile. The venue's kitchen plates up a selection of grilled dishes - the pub is famous for it's chicken - while the bar serves all the best craft beers, local ales and fine wines available in West London. Sink into a cosy booth, relax with your favourite pint and watch the hours drift by at this friendly pub in West London.
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!
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.
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. Rustic by concept, the venue's wooden furniture, metallic brewing tanks and menu of craft beers offers a stress-free spot for London's beer lovers to unwind in after a long day.
One of the best beer spots in London, Hackney Church Brew Co is an excellent brewery with a cracking garden and fun quiz nights. They feature a list of 6 signature brews, alongside delicious Indian food - think goat curry, tikka masala and onion bhajis.