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. 

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Last updated on 3rd December 2025




Distillers

This Hammersmith watering hole has been providing Londoners with real ales for almost a century and it shows no sign of slowing down. Whether you came for a taste of their immense craft beer collection, a classic cocktail or a hearty dish from the British menu, you can't go wrong.

Pretty Decent Blackhorse Road Brewery & Taproom

Looking for freshly brewed craft beer that doesn't break the bank? Then head to Pretty Decent Beer Co in Walthamstow, where you can get your hands on their weekly special for £4 a pint on Thursdays, alongside reasonable prices throughout the week. They've got 20 taps of stouts, sours, pale ales and more to choose from, alongside mouthwatering pizzas from It's Not Big Dough. What's more, there's a huge outdoor area for those sunny days.

Harlem Brewing Taproom

Located on Market Row in Brixton Village, Harlem Brewing Taproom is the ultimate destination for beer enthusiasts. Founded by Celeste Beatty, the first African American woman to launch a commercially distributed craft beer, this taproom is all about celebrating community and cultural heritage.

Dive into a pint of the 125th Street IPA, rich with citrus and spice, while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. The space is a visual delight, featuring colourful designs by Harlem artists and the creative minds at Squire & Partners. Cheers to good brews and great vibes.

Hiver Taproom

Crafted with raw honeys and British ingredients, Hiver Taproom's award-winning honey beer and cider make it a must-visit on the Bermondsey Beer Mile. Nestled in a sunlit railway arch near Maltby Street Market, it features the area's largest beer garden and is dog and child-friendly.

Guests can enjoy a lively mix of events including tastings, workshops, karaoke nights and off-site beekeeping experiences, with private hire available for everything from birthdays to brand launches. Whether you're after a chilled afternoon or a buzzing evening, Hiver offers a refreshing take on craft beer culture.

Seven Seasons

Tucked away on Hoxton Street, Seven Seasons is a cosy craft beer bar with a passion for small-batch brewing and local flavour. Expect a changing selection of beers from independent London breweries on tap, from hazy pale ales to rich stouts, all served in a stripped-back, welcoming space. It's the perfect pit stop for a casual pint or two.

The Jugged Hare

Express Lunch

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 Admiralty

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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.

The Exmouth Arms

Only a short walk from Farringdon Station you'll find The Exmouth Arms, a boozer housed in a Victorian building, adorned with emerald green tiles and serving up some of the finest craft beers London has to offer. Its selection is ever-changing and there are four cask ales constantly rotating, showcasing quality and diversity. You'll be able to find the likes of Camden Hells here, as well as Two Tribes Dream Factory, Signature Brew Backstage IPA and more.

40ft Blackhorse Road

If you're looking to sample some local ales, 40ft Blackhorse Road is hard to beat. With a prime spot on the Blackhorse Beer Mile, it serves up an impressive selection of craft beers.

As well as changing local guests and IPAs brewed on site, there's an equally well curated wine and cocktail list to work your way through. Whether you're here for the all day sesh or a couple after work, its industrial chic vibes make it mighty hard to leave.

Peckham Arches

Happy Hour

Serving up freshly brewed beer from Bird House Brewery, Peckham Arches is a top spot for sipping local brews in the South London area. Found close to Peckham Rye station, this buzzing spot features a heated and covered courtyard for up to 200 people, filled with pretty greenery.

To pair with your pint, their LA-inspired tacos come filled with everything from oyster mushroom to Baja cod, starting at only £3.50 each. plus, they host supper clubs, weekend DJ sets and so much more.

Fabal Beerhall

Bermondsey Beer Mile might be an obvious choice if you're looking to drink a pint of the good stuff in London but you should totally direct your attention to Fabal Beerhall. The name 'Fabal' means craft and that's what this cool haunt is all about. Its serving some of the best English craft lager for you to enjoy underneath the arches. 

Pillars Brewery

If you're looking to keep it local with your drinks, then check out Pillars Brewery in Walthamstow. Not only do they serve fresh lagers made on-site at this award-winning destination, but you can also choose from a selection of stouts, pales, ciders and more from nearby producers. Whether you're in their industrial-style taproom or on one of the sunny tables outside, you can pair your pint with Indian fusion dishes like dosas or firecracker potato wraps.

Union Tavern

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.

People's Park Tavern

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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. 

3 Locks Brewery

3 Locks Brewery is a canal-side watering hole located in the heart of Camden. It features cool, quirky decor in the form of checkerboard flooring and pops of orange, and is home to ten taps fronting fresh draught beer brewed on-site, as well as a selection of wines, spritzes and spirits. You can look forward to sipping on the likes of a West Coast IPA, with notes of pine and grapefruit, or the banana-flavoured Hefeweizen. 

Squeeze Dalston

Squeeze Happy Hour

Beer doesn't get more locally sourced than the pints at Dalston's Squeeze. Its Main Squeeze IPA is crafted right here at the on-site microbrewery. There's plenty more hoppy treats served by the schooner, can and bottle too. 

With seating inspired by the Routemaster bus and exposed industrial interiors, there's a little bit of London character in every corner. The menu keeps it local too, with Dusty Knuckle sourdough sandwiches, Dulwich Pantry pies and Dalston quiches.

Forest Road Taproom

The Forest Road Taproom worked harder than most to land the label of London beer. Founded in California, it sailed its brewery across the Atlantic during COVID-19 to its new home in Hackney, just so it could continue to brew the way it wanted.

Years later, the team are still selling its signature POSH lager and plenty more IPAs and pale ales direct to thirsty punters from Archway 352. They're on hand to satisfy your hunger too, with Asian-inspired tacos served street food style.

The Hawk's Nest

Margarita Cocktail + Margherita Pizza for £14.50 and 1 other offer

If you're serious about your pints, The Hawk's Nest in Shepherd's Bush is where you want to be. This cocktail bar and pizza kitchen also happens to be the sister venue to Bird House Brewery, meaning all the draught beer and cider on tap comes straight from their brewery above – talk about local.

Pair your pint with one of their sourdough pizzas, swing by for £4 pints on Mondays, or hit happy hour Sunday to Friday (4pm 'til 7pm) for a margarita cocktail and Margherita pizza combo at £14.50. Add in quiz night on Tuesdays with a £150 bar tab up for grabs, and you've got a West London spot that keeps beer lovers coming back.

Events at Gipsy Hill Brewery

You can't get more local than drinking beer at the very place it's made, with the weekly Gipsy Hill Brewery Tours. You'll be guided through the history and process of brewing in these 40-minute sessions, before enjoying six different blends in the taproom. 

The Rose Fulham

Express Lunch Menu and 1 other offer

Known to the locals as Fulham's village pub, The Rose delivers everything you want from a traditional London boozer. The pumps across the bar set the tone, covering everything from well-loved lagers to craft IPAs, fruity ales and traditional cider.

There's more to be had from the fridges too. We're talking wheat beers, super dry lagers, gluten free ales and plenty of no and low options for the more mindful drinker.

Malt Haus

Head to Walthamstow to discover Malt Haus, a cool neighbourhood bar and community space that serves London-brewed beer. Part of the Pillars group, this venue serves independent brews galore - including £5 house lager on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Whether you're in the relaxed interior or out on the spacious terrace soaking up the sun, you can pair your pint with delicious Moroccan street food. We're talking lamb shawarma, loaded fries or mezze boxes.

Lillie Langtry, Fulham

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. 

Pretty Decent Victoria Park Taproom

Pretty Decent Victoria Park Taproom is run by the East London-based brewery Pretty Decent Beer Co, and you can find all their signature sips here. They offer 12 different Czech side-pour taps that make them extra thick and creamy, with options ranging from sours to lagers and pale ales. They switch up their stock often, and if you visit on Thursdays you can nab £4 pints as they release their new beers for the week.

They also serve low-intervention wines, cocktails and more, so there's something for everyone here. The cosy bar at the front is perfect for relaxing, while the buzzing beer hall out the back features communal tables with long wooden benches, foosball and retro arcade games to keep you entertained.

Howling Hops Tank Bar

Happy Hour!

Located just outside Queen Elizabeth Park in Hackney Wick, Howling Hops Tank Bar is a gem of a brewery with an inviting industrial-style interior and cosy low-hanging lights, perfect for enjoying fresh pints. 

Come see their ten towering tanks pouring a range of beers brewed right on-site. Grab your friends and hang out in the beer hall-like area or the outdoor garden. And don't miss out on the delicious Latin fusion food from La Cunbia - think fries with pico de Gallo and brisket burritos that will have your taste buds dancing.

The Bohemia

Quiz Night every Tuesday! and 5 other offers

If you find yourself in North Finchley in pursuit of a delicious, refreshing pint then look no further than The Bohemia. A gorgeous, high-ceilinged boozer kitted out with industrial-style silver lighting to make its glistening beer tanks, it brews its own wheat juice onsite as well as offering an array of special guest concoctions, delicious stouts and IPA. Come for the malty Swizzle and stay for the punchy Beano.

Bird House Brewery

£4 Pints Every Wednesday

For a laidback pint straight from the source, head to Birdhouse Brewery in Herne Hill. Tucked beneath the railway arches just three minutes from the station, this taproom focuses on crisp, refreshing brews made on-site.

Whether you're into clean lagers or sessionable pale ales, this is a top spot to enjoy London-made beer in its freshest form. Pair it with bar snacks or grab a seat in their cosy, heated beer garden - it's a proper local gem for beer lovers.

Mammoth Tap

If you're wondering where to drink London beer in East, then hop on a tube to Leyton's Mammoth Tap. Although this venue may be home to small batched brews, the taste is pretty mighty. On top of that, there's also a roster of live music events and food trucks to get stuck into.

The Stag

£4 PINTS OF ALE ON MONDAYS * KILL THE CASK and 1 other offer

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.

St John’s Tavern

Boasting live music on Fridays, epic pub quizzes and wing Wednesdays, St John's Tavern is a great watering hole in Clapham. And if that's not enough, check out beer for just £6.95 per pint, alongside a slew of cocktails and wine on offer.

Chop Shop Tavern

If you're looking for somewhere cool and cosy to tackle a pint or two, get down to Chop Shop Tavern. Under the historic railway arches on Tilbury Road, it's all exposed brick interiors, candlelit booths and reclaimed wood.

While you soak up its rugged and refined charm, there's six rotating taps of locally brewed beers to taste your way through. Need a little chaser? The whiskey, mezcal and cocktail list are equally intriguing.

Supercute Brewhouse

Discover the gem of Coldharbour Works - Supercute Brewhouse, a beer lover's paradise that goes beyond the ordinary bar experience. This trendy microbrewery creates its own fresh beers, inviting you to indulge in flavours like never before.

With a calendar full of exciting events, including quiz nights and special sips from Tuesday to Sunday, there's always something happening here. Come celebrate local talent and enjoy a truly unforgettable night out.

Brewhouse & Kitchen Highbury

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.