Wondering when is fathers day? Sunday 16th June 2013 is fathers day in the UK. There is no better place to treat your dad to a Fathers Day treat than in London. If you are stuck for fathers day ideas then we may have the answers to design a great dads day or night that he won’t forget in a hurry.
We have been thinking hard on the best London bars and pubs to take your dad to in London and this should give you plenty of inspiration. It is time to forget about buying boring fathers day gifts like slippers, vouchers or books, ditch the fathers day card and instead treat him to a great day or night out in London! Take him out for a few beers, something all dads love!
Our recommended Fathers Day 2013 London ideas has something for everyone so take a look:
Put a smile on your Dads face with a top London pub this Fathers Day.
Fathers day London - Beer Lovers
Make it a great Dads day by impressing your dad with some of these fine London pubs serving up some of the best British beers and ales. There are some fantastic real ales available in London pubs so venture down to The Crown and Two Chairman in Soho for some unique British Ales or try The Bricklayers Arm in Fitzrovia for some delicious Alpine Lager from Yorkshire. Treat him to some craft beers, perhaps visit the Camden Town Brewery or take him to The Craft Beer & Co for some tasty pale ales or some fine gastro pub food and drinks at The Jugged Hare.
Treat your dad to some tasty craft beers on Fathers Day in London
Fathers day London - Wine Lovers
Nothing lifts the mood quite like a good bottle of plonk. These London wine bars are perfect for a fathers day visit. Artesian and Vine in Clapham is an independent wine bar dedicated to sourcing the best wines from across the world and impress your dad with some local English wines to try. Head up to the award winning Vinoteca in Marylebone that has a wine list to die for. Treat him to a fine bottle of Goats Do Roam from South Africa for his fathers day gift and you wont go hungry with the tasty Venison Pie. Perhaps you can try some delicious English sparling wines at 52 North in Soho or Chiswell Street Dining Rooms.
Fathers Day London - Steak and Wine
There are some fantastic restaurants in London serving up a steak to impress your Dad. A few of our favourites for a tender fillet and fantastic glass of Vino Tinto include Black and Blue, Hawksmoor and Gillrays.
A delicious steak at Black and Blue for fathers day
Fathers day London - Alfreso drinking
Perhaps your dad loves his garden and being outside. Take him for a drink at The Magic Garden in Battersea that has a wonderfully spacious beer garden with live soul and blues bands playing on Sunday afternoons. You can try some of favaourite London river pubs that have great views or one of our top rooftop bars. You could even splash the cash at Galvin at Windows that is a top London rooftop bar with the best views of London.
Head to the river in London for some alfresco drinks on Fathers Day
Fathes Day London - Splashing the cash
Show your father how you live the high life with some of these posh London hotel bars. Take him down to Mayfair and sample some fine cocktails at The Connaught Bar or head to the Savoy Hotel and sit with the elite class of London at The American Bar. Remember these drinks won’t come cheap!
Fathers day London - The Great British Pub
Your dad doesn’t want to go a poncy cocktail bar does he? Take him down to a good old London pub that will warm his heart and keep him happy. The Windmill pub in Mayfair is a quintessential London pub, tucked away on the backstreets, and serves up proper British ales and award winning pies. The Windsor Castle in Notting Hill is another great fathers day option. Take mum and dad down Portobello road for some shopping and finish up at The Windsor Castle for a cozy drink and meal. Other classic London pubs that are bursting with history include Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese and The George in London Bridge.
Treat your dad to a beer in London this fathers day 2012.
Fathers Day London - Sunday Roast
If you are looking for inspiratation for your Fathers day gift then stop right now. Book yourself into one of these London pubs that serve up a fantastic Sunday Roast. Try The Magic Garden in Battersea that has an enchanting garden and amazing roasts, The Refinery on the Southbank and perhaps visit the Tate Modern after or try The Cadogan Arms in Chelsea on the Kings Road. You can also find very tasty sunday roasts in London at the following: The Betjeman Arms in Kings Cross, The Union in Regents Park and The Angel and Crown in Covent Garden.
Enjoy a sunday roast in London for Fathers day 2012
Fathers day London - For sports lovers
There is nothing that will make your dads day in London a happy one then sitting him down in front of sport! Get the football on, rugby or even cricket and your fathers day planning is over. Try out the Jetlag bar for a feast of live sports or head to South London for burgers, beers and live sports at The Underdog. Take it up a level and treat him to a game of pool at The Elbow Rooms in Shoreditch which is a classic American themed bar. Try one of our top London sports bars or our favourite pubs for watching football in London.
Fathers day London - Drinkonomical (Offers and value for money)
You don’t want to freak your dad out with expensive London drinks prices, anything over £2 a pint might damage the ticker! We have plenty of cheap London pubs to recommend that are perfect for fathers day in London. Take him to The Glasshouse Stores in Soho that serves up tasty Sam Smiths brewery beers at cheap prices. Download one of our drinks vouchers and find the best happy hours in London.
Fathers day London - Foodies
If your dad is anything like my dad (he is a chef) then it is a nightmare taking him out for food. You need the best London restaurants that will not fail to disappoint and might even get a smile out of him. Our fathers day recommendations in this category start with a good old Sunday roast. The Calf in Clapham has one of the best Sunday roasts in London and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Perhaps a London gastro pub might do the trick, try The Princess of Shoreditch that has a British sourced menu with fresh and innovative dishes. Jose has delicious spanish pinxtos dishes, La Bodega Negra is doing great things with their mexican dishes, and The Anthologist has a happily affordable British and European menu in a relaxed and fresh bar and restaurant setting .
Whatever you get up to enjoy your fathers day in London.
