Start planning where you're going to drink in London with this collection of recommended pubs and bars.
There are many Irish pubs in London so how do you choose a good one? The Irish pubs in London listed here are recommended for their ambience, as well as their Guinness!
Absolut Ice Bar London is the first permanent ice bar in the UK - the walls, bar, tables, and even your own personal glass with a vodka cocktail are made out of the purest ice. It is kept at minus 5 degrees all year round with everything inside made out of crystal-clear ice from the Torne River in Sweden.
All Bar One is a chain of stylish, cosmopolitan bars aimed at people who enjoy great drinks and food in a contemporary environment.
Bar Kick is a table football bar in Shoreditch, London, E1. As well as table football, it has 3 menus: Sandwich, Mains, and Side Dishes, and it's mostly organic ingredients.
The Big Chill Bar is a Brick Lane institution, fulfilling the dream that The Big Chill always had - to own their own bar, a big space to fit all those comfy sofas, big communal dining tables, long walls to fill with art, space outside for sunny days and room to play with.
Cafe Kick is a table football bar in Exmouth Market, London, EC1. As well as table football, it offers wine, cocktails, and an extensive beer list.
The Cross Kings is a quirky, off beat venue in the heart of Kings Cross specializing in the best in food and entertainment. Their aim is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work, whilst providing a friendly and hospitable meeting place for people of all ages and cultures.
The Garrison Public House is on Bermondsey Street, near London Bridge and serves British cuisine. It is near to the Fashion and Textile Museum.
The Golden Heart pub has been run by landlady Sandra Esqulant for 30 years. The Golden Heart is a Truman brewery pub in the heart of the Shoreditch/Brick Lane/Spitalfields trendy east London area. It's location has made it popular with artists, especially the Brit Art crowd such as Tracy Emin and Gilbert & George.
The Met Bar is an iconic members only bar, within the Metropolitan Hotel. It is well-known for its late night private parties that have attracted celebrities. The Met Bar is open to hotel guests which may be your best chance of trying this sophisticated venue as it has a strict door policy from 9pm to 3am.
The Bank of England traded on this site for 87 years, until 1975, when the premises were sold to a building society. In 1994 Fuller's Brewery took over the lease and began a major refurbishment with the aim of restoring it to its former glory. The building is Grade I listed (must be preserved) and Fuller's have done a grand job.
The Prospect of Whitby is London's oldest riverside pub and dates back to 1520, according to a sign outside the building.
The Punch Bowl is a traditional pub in the heart of Mayfair owned by Guy Ritchie, Madonna's ex. It was built in the 1750s on the grounds of Hay Hill Farm, hence the Farm Street address. It is a Grade II listed building and retains many original features and can only be sympathetically renovated.
Rhodes W1 Brasserie and Bar, located at the front of the Cumberland Hotel, is an informal place to meet for a drink or light meal. It's a large space with a funky feel but it's not 'neon-modern'. It's stylish with excellent service and serves Modern European cuisine with a British twist.
The South Pacific Bar at 340 Kennington Road, London, SE11 4LD is a Tiki Cocktail Bar and Club serving delicious cocktails and spicy food in a South Pacific island-themed lounge bar.
On the corner of Commercial Street and Fournier Street in Spitalfields, east London stands perhaps the most famous pub in Ripper history. The Ten Bells was where the victims of Jack the Ripper drank. The Ten Bells Pub has been here since 1752 and it still has quite a bit of that old Victorian charm.
Vertigo 42 is the champagne bar at the top of Tower 42, the tallest building in the City of London.
The Water Poet is a bar and dining room close to London's Spitalfields Market. It has a bohemian feel and is popular with locals and visitors.
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