London has one of the best food and drink scenes in the world, with almost every cuisine on offer in multiple locations right across the city. In fact, rather than finding somewhere to have a meal or a quick drink, in London, the issue is more about narrowing down your options to find the best cafe, restaurant, or pub for you. If you’d like to experience some traditional British pubs, the capital city has plenty to choose from—just check out the three featured here, as some of the best in the city.
Crown and Anchor, Convent Garden, London
This pub is located right within the center of the city, and it certainly delivers when it comes to the traditional atmosphere. Expect plenty of dark wood paneling, lots of real ales on tap at the bar, and an extensive menu featuring British classics such as the ubiquitous fish and chips. This pub is particularly charming in the winter, when there’s a gale howling outside, but even in the warmer, sunnier months there are always plenty of customers enjoying the traditional atmosphere of the Crown and Anchor.
Tamesis Dock, Lambeth, London
This ultra-cool pub is located on a floating Dutch barge! On warm summer evenings, there’s nowhere that can beat this unusual London pub. Take your pint onto the deck and enjoy the views of the sunset over the water. This pub also puts on plenty of live music events, so if you want a drink and a dance then Tamesis Dock is the pub for you.
The Sherlock Holmes, St James, London
What could be more quintessentially English than a pub dedicated to the fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes? You can expect plenty of pub classics on the menu such as pie, mash, and gravy, a relaxed, traditional atmosphere, and several references to Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous character. Like the Crown and Anchor, this is a pub that’s best enjoyed on a misty, rain-soaked autumnal evening, so that you can really soak up the atmosphere and the scenery.
