City Pubs London

The pubs in the City are perfect for a cheeky after work drink or two, but with so many to choose from the best places to grab a pint can be hard to find. From Bank to St Pauls we've got the best of the best all in one place, so check out our list of the greatest tradtional and modern pubs that the city of London have to offer, from traditional London Bridge pubs to city boozers and classic city of London pubs. 

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Last updated on 16th December 2024




The Running Horse

Bottomless Brunch and 1 other offer

A proper city pub if we ever did see one, The Running Horse beckons those who work in Aldgate into its industrial-style interiors and up to its glossy blue bar where it serves fresh beer straight from the tank. It also sports a mouthwatering food menu that features small plates such as spare ribs, buttermilk fried chicken, 'nduja croquettes, as well as bacon cheeseburgers and topped flatbreads. 

The Albion, Blackfriars

Found in the very centre of the city, just a few short strides away from St. Paul's, The Albion is a warm and relaxed pub for your after work needs. There's a good strong menu of classic pub feeds - we're talking fresh cod & chips, burgers and daily specials - and the pub is known for its extensive wine selection and award-winning real ales. It's also a great place to watch sport, with five plasma screens covering Sky Sports, ESPN and Premiere Sports.

Harrild & Sons

Sip & Snack!

Harrild & Sons is a stylish bar with a wood-furnished interior serving real ales and an eclectic food menu. The boozer is decorated in moody decor like skull portraits, a copper-topped bar, and an airy skylight, offering a 5cc secret drinking den for premium whiskies and cocktails. As for food, the menu includes upscale pub grub such as wagyu burgers, crispy duck salad, and grilled lobster with chips.

Lamb Tavern

Lamb Tavern is part of the very fabric of the city pub scene. A pillar of a public house since 1780, it's a magnificent three-storey boozer that overlooks the iconic Leadenhall Market. There's #ThirstAiders to take your order without the fuss of queuing at the bar and classic pub grub that goes nicely with the choice of Young's cask ales, wines and spirits.

The Last Judgment

Footsie Friday & Stock Saturday and 1 other offer

In the heart of the City, you'll find The Last Judgement sporting dazzling interiors thanks to being housed in a former bank building. It maintains the high ceilings, laced with gold and now equipped with sparkling chandeliers. Take a seat in the main dining area to enjoy a crisp pint of beer and pair it with one of its many seasons, British dishes. Think steak with bone marrow and blue cheese, sausage and mash, plus fish and chips.

The Windsor, Fenchurch

The Windsor is a traditional boozer located just moments away from Fenchurch Street station. Expect traditional interiors, complete with patterned carpets, comfy leather booths and wooden furnishings, as well as TV screens showing all the biggest live sport on Sky and TNT.

They offer a fantastic range of Cask Mark Accredited real ales, craft bottled beer and spirits, as well as a cracking pub menu - ranging from chicken tikka masala to blue cheese beef burgers and breaded scampi with chips.

Windsor Fenchurch

Windsor Fenchurch offers up among the cheapest drinks in London's financial district. Perched just around the corner from Fenchurch Street station, a vibrant after-work crowd descend on the lively DJ Pub to take advantage of the various deals that see four 'bombs' available for a tenner, 2 ciders for £7 and pints starting from less than £3! We know, unheard of! Good for watching the football and private functions too.

The Star By Liverpool Street

£4.99 Drinks Throughout January Monday to Friday before 10pm - Pints of Camden Hells or Pale Ale, House Spirits & Mixers or 175ml Glasses of House Wine and 2 other offers

On the hunt for a cool pub in the City of London? The Star By Liverpool Street is a contemporary boozer with unique interiors, lively sports screenings and even a couple of themed karaoke booths. Head on over for delicious drinks and top-notch grub.

Cheshire Cheese

The Cheshire Cheese is your typical traditional pub located in the heart of London. With a wide variety of pub favourites and a selection of lagers, cocktails, spirits and wines, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Boasting a prime location in the City, it's no wonder why this place has a constant buzz.

The Jugged Hare

Express Lunch and 1 other offer

It's the excellent meat and wine selection that earns this Chiswell Street pub such rave reviews. The focus is on delivering fresh and seasonal game, wild fish and shellfish dishes alongside lip-smacking libations. The wine is comprehensive, and it slots in neatly next to a lovely list of cask ales including their very own Jugged Hare pale ale!

Tokenhouse

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The Tokenhouse is a modern City bar in Moorgate and offers a flexible, unpretentious space, perfect for lunch or drinks. This exciting Moorgate venue is a glittering example of Square Mile style, and ideal for intimate gatherings or large parties. The Tokenhouse is a modern place with a modern menu - seeking to serve up the very best of British cuisine. Book now.

 

Hydrant

The Hydrant is the latest boozer to open in Monument with a penchant for pints of craft beer, contemporary cool interiors and that authentic British character that us pub goers cherish. With 15 draught lines, local ales and bottles to boot, The Hydrant serve up tasting sessions and mixology classes with their pints or cocktails. 

Cheshire Cheese Temple, London

At the Cheshire Cheese, the menu is a celebration of British pub classics with a modern twist. Indulge in dishes like cider-battered hake or traditional lamb hot pot or burgers, perfectly paired with the pub's selection of craft beers and wines.

It's the perfect venue for a relaxed lunch or dinner after exploring the city, with flavours as rich as the pub's history.

Vintry

A comfy stroll away from Monument, Cannon Street and Bank, The Vintry is a friendly Fuller's pub with a slick cocktail lounge hiding in the basement. Naturally perfect for a business meet or drinks after work, there's more than 170 wines from across the world as well as a decent selection of craft beer, lager and cask ales.

The Swan Tavern

The Swan Tavern can be found in the City of London offering rich furnishings and a classic, homely feel. Fronting Edwardian features, leather stools and an ornate ceiling, it's a stunner. The menu features a selection of droolworthy eats like tuna toasties and traditional Scotch eggs, washed down with a refreshing pint.

Fox & Anchor

Free round of Guinness when you dine with us

Sitting pretty on Charterhouse Square is Fox & Anchor, a true cracker of a pub-cum-boutique-hotel popular with city workers and visitors to London alike. Grand mahogany, etched glass and heavy brass features characterise this Victorian boozer, with excellent and seasonal British food matched by an excellent range of cask ales and craft spirits. Fancy lingering into the night and saving the fare on a cab home? Don't blame you; there's 6 elegant boutique hotel rooms if you fancy an overnight stay.

The Perseverance

A warm, traditional pub with contemporary touches, The Perseverance is the perfect place to wet the whistle when you're in Holborn. Make your way over to try out the selection of international wines and draught beers, not to mention droolworthy pizzas from Dinner For One Hundred.

The Bunch of Grapes

Perched on Lime Street, The Bunch of Grapes is a cool City pub that fronts burgundy ceilings, golden chandeliers and a private function room that's available to hire for birthdays, engagement parties and more. You'll be able to sip on a crips pint of lager or Guinness here, as well as tuck into award-winning pies filled with chicken and truffled oyster mushrooms.