{"id":12658,"date":"2026-04-13T05:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T05:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/12658\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T05:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T05:01:09","slug":"discover-5-of-londons-best-pubs-you-need-to-visit-for-a-pint-according-to-locals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/12658\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover 5 of London&#8217;s best pubs you need to visit for a pint according to locals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Looking for a perfect pint at one of London\u2019s top pubs?<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The capital boasts an incredible mix of watering holes \u2014 from cosy, centuries-old taverns to sleek modern bars and even floating boozy spots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Among these hundreds of choices are a select few that serve great food, pour quality drinks, and deliver unbeatable atmosphere \u2014 earning them some of the highest ratings in London.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To make your next pub visit easier, we\u2019ve rounded up the best of the bunch, based on top reviews from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/?ref=ed_direct\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tripadvisor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tripadvisor&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Tripadvisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>5 of London&#8217;s best pubs for a pintKings Arms<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4.4\/5 from 889 reviews<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Location: 16 King William Walk, London SE10 9JH<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One happy guest said: &#8220;Popped in after Greenwich Observatory for a quick drink and a bite to eat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Lovely people and lovely food at a decent price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Homemade horseradish is a particular treat!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Swan<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4.5\/5 from 1,035 reviews<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Location: 7 Cosmo Place, Holborn, London WC1N 3AP<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A recent guest wrote on Tripadvisor: &#8220;Just a few steps off the main road, the Swan is a traditional pub with all the ambience you could ask for.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The menu is surprisingly diverse, with something for any dietary restriction and lots of treats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The staff are friendly and attentive, too.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Black Lion Pub &amp; Boutique Rooms<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4.8\/5 from 115 reviews<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Location: 274 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 2BY<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A visitor to the pub said: &#8220;A wonderful welcome awaits you from the moment you enter this beautiful Victorian pub, it\u2019s huge, which is just as well as it\u2019s very popular in the evening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Fabulous staff, both behind the bar and restaurant, always happy to help.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Lord Northbrook, Lee<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4.3\/5 from 482 reviews<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Location: 116 Burnt Ash Road, London SE12 8PU<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One happy guest wrote: &#8220;The food was excellent, I had a ribeye steak which was cooked exactly to order, and it was delectable, it was certainly worth the price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;All the staff were very friendly and attentive, and all our needs were met.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Recommended Reading<\/p>\n<p>Adam &amp; Eve<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rating: 4.4\/5 from 416 reviews<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Location: 81 Petty France, London SW1H 9EX<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A customer said: &#8220;Wonderful place!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;We had a very nice time, and we felt very welcome.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The waitress was lovely and gave good advice on beers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Food was really tasty, I definitely recommend this place.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">What&#8217;s your favourite pub in London? 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