Your 3 Favourite London Pubs
May 22, 2013, 9:14 am
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Going to add the Marquess of Anglesey in Covent Garden to this list. Recently I had a great sandwich there; service was great, good ambience. On a side note at the next table were six apparent musicians (looked to be in their early 60's) reminiscing. I was trying to eavesdrop to get a clue who they were, but couldn't piece it together. They had some affiliation with Stephen Stills back in the day. Oh well, it'll remain a mystery.
May 23, 2013, 4:38 am
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Jan 5, 2014, 2:08 am
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And I'm not sure if you'e doing the whole tourist thing but The Westminster Arms in Storeys Gate is not a bad option.
They serve Shepherd Neame beers and there's a wine bar downstairs for the missus.
It's just across from the Houses of Parliament so you'll find lots of MPs and journalists in there along with plenty of tourists.
They also have an extension of the House of Commons Division Bell, as do other pubs and restarants in the area.
Once rung it allows MPs exactly 8 minutes to get back to the House of Commons to vote.
Jan 5, 2014, 7:03 pm
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Decent wine and decent beer are no always compatible in many London pubs.
And I'm not sure if you'e doing the whole tourist thing but The Westminster Arms in Storeys Gate is not a bad option.
They serve Shepherd Neame beers and there's a wine bar downstairs for the missus.
It's just across from the Houses of Parliament so you'll find lots of MPs and journalists in there along with plenty of tourists.
They also have an extension of the House of Commons Division Bell, as do other pubs and restarants in the area.
Once rung it allows MPs exactly 8 minutes to get back to the House of Commons to vote.
And I'm not sure if you'e doing the whole tourist thing but The Westminster Arms in Storeys Gate is not a bad option.
They serve Shepherd Neame beers and there's a wine bar downstairs for the missus.
It's just across from the Houses of Parliament so you'll find lots of MPs and journalists in there along with plenty of tourists.
They also have an extension of the House of Commons Division Bell, as do other pubs and restarants in the area.
Once rung it allows MPs exactly 8 minutes to get back to the House of Commons to vote.
Jan 6, 2014, 7:42 am
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Interesting thread. The wife and I will be going to London in April. First time for both so I don't know the streets (without a lot of map research) where a lot of the pubs here are mentioned. We'll most likely be staying in the Wesminster area (St Ermins hotel near Scotland Yard and the St James tube stop). Can someone recommend a good pub or two in that area?
Jan 6, 2014, 11:19 am
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Interesting thread. The wife and I will be going to London in April. First time for both so I don't know the streets (without a lot of map research) where a lot of the pubs here are mentioned. We'll most likely be staying in the Wesminster area (St Ermins hotel near Scotland Yard and the St James tube stop). Can someone recommend a good pub or two in that area?
http://www.shepherdneame.co.uk/pubs/...stminster-arms
Likewwise the Buckingham Arms in Petty France, just around the corner from your hotel. A Youngs pub, with excellent beer and plenty of history.
www.youngs.co.uk/pubs/buckingham-arms
As mentioned previously The Harp in Chandos Place is a great pub. About 20 mins from your hotel walking past Big Ben,Number 10 and Trafalgar Square.
www.harpcoventgarden.com
A great example of the new wave of London pubs is the Cask - specilaises in craft beer and great food.Highly recommended. About a 15 minute walk.
www.caskpubandkitchen.com
Now THAT would make a good pub crawl !
Jan 6, 2014, 12:08 pm
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A great example of the new wave of London pubs is the Cask - specilaises in craft beer and great food.Highly recommended. About a 15 minute walk.
www.caskpubandkitchen.com
www.caskpubandkitchen.com
Jan 6, 2014, 12:31 pm
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A great example of the new wave of London pubs is the Cask - specilaises in craft beer and great food.Highly recommended. About a 15 minute walk.
www.caskpubandkitchen.com
Now THAT would make a good pub crawl !
www.caskpubandkitchen.com
Now THAT would make a good pub crawl !
Jan 6, 2014, 10:06 pm
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FYI
I noticed at least one "pub crawl" company on TA plus I found this book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/185...=groasmabus-20
Also Pub Crawl apps for your Iphone/SmartPhones: http://thelondonpubcrawlco.com/londo...ws-mobile-app/
Also Pub Crawl apps for your Iphone/SmartPhones: http://thelondonpubcrawlco.com/londo...ws-mobile-app/
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