Author Topic: going to London, wich pub is a must see? (Read 6043 times)

Jack · « **on:** 25 February 2013, 09:53:06 am »

Hi all, friends of mine are in London this week. (go to the shelters!) and they are asking about pubs and stuff. Can any of you recommend a pub wich they have to visit? Like when you are in London your visit isn't complete if you're not been to this pub!
Something like that.
So let's hear it!

locksmith · « **Reply #1 on:** 25 February 2013, 09:59:36 am »

Do you know how big London is and how many pubs there are

Jack · « **Reply #2 on:** 25 February 2013, 10:04:20 am »

Yes i know. That's why i ask. They just want to visit some local pubs and not the "tourist" ones.

simonm · « **Reply #3 on:** 25 February 2013, 10:16:47 am »

Easiest if you say where you're going to go (specifically) and people can say about pubs that are near there. Otherwise you'll have pubs in the middle of the sticks where you're never going to go.

Just my 2p....

Jack · « **Reply #4 on:** 25 February 2013, 10:30:54 am »

Good one Simon, i'll come back on that.

twowheelsbetter · « **Reply #5 on:** 25 February 2013, 10:47:21 am »

The porterhouse at covent garden is good (but probably pretty touristy) http://www.porterhousebrewco.com/bars-london-coventgarden.php
Plenty old 'salt-of-the-earth' pubs south of the river, if you are after jellied eels and a good ole knees up! Plenty around Borough Market...

Jack · « **Reply #6 on:** 25 February 2013, 10:50:26 am »

They are at NH Hotel 202-220 Cromwell Rd.

HarryHornby · « **Reply #7 on:** 25 February 2013, 11:06:33 am »

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese in Fleet Street is always a good experience, very quirky down in the cellars. Beer is really cheap too :-)

DILLIGAFF · « **Reply #8 on:** 25 February 2013, 11:37:10 am »

Many years since I knew all the local haunts but a quick look at the map and I would say head S down Earls Ct. Rd. and you will be in Aussie land with more takeaways than you can shake a stick at. Or head East into Harrodsland and ask a cabbie for the best bars.

If you want to go posh start here http://www.parklanehilton.com/bars and have a cocktail on the 22nd floor, then cruise trader Vics.

Just round the corner is the world famous Hard Rock cafe but you may have to queue and, speaking as someone who used to drink there 5 days a week, not as good as it used to be.

Jack · « **Reply #9 on:** 25 February 2013, 12:41:28 pm »

cheers for the comments, much appreciated!

JZS 600 · « **Reply #10 on:** 25 February 2013, 12:53:16 pm »

Try the Blackfrier at, London Blackfriars (outside the station)

Other than that I usually drink round Liverpool St, a good selection of diverse bars and clientele...

Exupnut · « **Reply #11 on:** 25 February 2013, 01:00:21 pm »

The vauxhall tavern @ vauxhall cross is a good pub. Make sure u wear some nice aftershave and dont avoid eye contact. You'll have no problems pullin........somethin lol

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steeeve66 · « **Reply #12 on:** 25 February 2013, 04:21:41 pm »

Quote from: Exupnut on 25 February 2013, 01:00:21 pm

The vauxhall tavern @ vauxhall cross is a good pub. Make sure u wear some nice aftershave and dont avoid eye contact. You'll have no problems pullin........somethin lol

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..then on to Old Compton St

seriously - The Eagle in Farringdon is worth the trip for food

HarryHornby · « **Reply #13 on:** 25 February 2013, 04:44:38 pm »

following that I would head for The Stag at Victoria...... top up the aftershave before you go in though...

Kosmic Kartman · « **Reply #14 on:** 25 February 2013, 05:48:51 pm »

Try this...

http://www.wherethefuckshouldigofordrinks.com/?wherethefuck

Kingy · « **Reply #15 on:** 25 February 2013, 06:58:01 pm »

Browns in Shoreditch, don't forget your pound coins lol

FuZzBoM · « **Reply #16 on:** 25 February 2013, 07:10:08 pm »

A pub i like is the Sherlock Holmes http://www.traditionalpubslondon.co.uk/sherlockholmes/index.php
Just around the corner from Trafalgar square but for some reason does not get that busy. might be because its not on the main drag. depends what you are looking for. Has good food at a reasonable price with a nice selection of ales.

HarryHornby · « **Reply #17 on:** 26 February 2013, 09:14:33 am »

Quote from: Kingy on 25 February 2013, 06:58:01 pm

Browns in Shoreditch, don't forget your pound coins lol

Is it still a pound at Browns? Was always a pound (well, so I've been told) when I was working in London 10 years ago.

JZS 600 · « **Reply #18 on:** 26 February 2013, 11:46:37 am »

Confirmed, still a pound

You could try the Sports Bar or White Horse just down the road as well (so I've heard...)

Jack · « **Reply #19 on:** 26 February 2013, 12:00:11 pm »

Lawrence · « **Reply #20 on:** 26 February 2013, 12:44:13 pm »

Quote from: JZS 600 on 26 February 2013, 11:46:37 am

Confirmed, still a pound

You could try the Sports Bar or White Horse just down the road as well (so I've heard...)

A pound to stand in a room full of horny businessmen

Red rooms in Holborn is nicer, although that's not really a pub

nippykarl · « **Reply #21 on:** 26 February 2013, 05:05:20 pm »

Lamb & Flag covent garden Fullers pub 300 year old , Firkin pub holloway somewhere try the dogbolter .

fireblake · « **Reply #22 on:** 26 February 2013, 11:58:46 pm »

Me and the Mrs were staying in London one friday night a few summers back and were eating in a lovely Italian restaurant on the corner of Great Titchfield street and it was about half 10 at night and suddenly a few hundred skaters, cyclists and unicyclist just rode past blowing whistles and making a right racket. Then they were gone. Really weird but great fun. Apparently the locals take their part of London back every Friday night. Not sure if they still do this though?

Mickey

Exupnut · « **Reply #23 on:** 27 February 2013, 12:14:42 am »

its much safer for them to ride in groups

Jack · « **Reply #24 on:** 27 February 2013, 10:08:19 am »

Thanks for all the suggestions!
They are just a few day's in London, but they will investigate

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