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Bars and pubs in London
The best places to grab a pint, cocktail or glass of wine in London, reviewed anonymously by our experts
The best bars in London
Our curated guide to London’s drinking scene, featuring the buzziest booze dens in the capital right now
The best rooftop bars in London
We are blessed with all kinds of rooftops which offer a winning combination of wicked city views and perfect drinks
The best late-night bars and pubs in London
These are the best of the capital’s drinking spots that stay open into the wee small hours, listed in order of lateness
The best quirky bars and pubs in London
Why visit a bog standard boozer when you can enjoy a pint in a weird and wonderful London drinking den instead?
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Harwood Arms
An upmarket Fulham pub showcasing prime British produce through skilled, imaginative modern cooking.
Old China Hand
If you know, you know. You might have walked past the Old China Hand a load of times and not realised quite what a brilliant pub it is. After all, its...
Royal Oak
To misquote the late Brian Moore, this is a pub of two halves. Upstairs is a cultured, calm and almost sedate dining room, within which nouveau EastEnders...
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