London Pubs - Coach and Horses Mayfair - 5 Bruton Street

The Coach and Horses’ beautiful exterior stain glass windows marks this pub as one that is hard to miss. The pub was once connected at the first floor to another building. However, after its neighbour received considerable damage, the original building had to be pulled down. It was later rebuilt in 1933 for William Younger & Co.

The Coach and Horses is one of the best-known British pub names. In London alone there are still over fifty Coach and Horses pubs. For many centuries, prior to the invention of the railway systems, horse drawn carriages were the only means of travelling between towns and cities. Most famously in London, hackney carriages became an essential part of life. These consisted of a horse and carriage and licensed for hire since 1662, their job was to whisk city folk about their business both day and night before they were succeeded by the Hansom Cab. The Hansom cab was a variant of horse-drawn carriage designed and patented in 1834 by York born architect Joseph Hansom.

The innkeeper would advertise this with a sign depicting both a coach and a horse, indicating that not only the place have everything the tiresome passengers could wish for, but even provided lodgings for the exhausted mounts, allowing them to be fed and watered ready for the long journey ahead. Not content with this rather prosaic explanation of the name, the landlords of Coach and Horses pubs across Britain have been known to regale their customers with a rather different story. The story goes that an eighteenth century coach pulled along by four horses was driven by a ghostly figure. Those who witnessed the ghoulish happenings describe that as the coach came closer, the driver was headless! If this did not whet the appetite of ghost story enthusiasts, it was also described that the passengers of this supernatural coach were staring through the windows with their skull like faces!

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Pick a London Pub - Clampton Hart E5 8EG

The Clapton Hart dates back to the 18th Century. Originally the White Hart Hotel in 1722, t was rebuilt in the 1830s after it was destroyed by fire and again in 1890 as a brewery pub. Over four centuries it has traded as Stagecoach Inn, Public House and under several identities as a nightclub, eventually closing in 2008. We began a refurbishment project restoring many of its original and unique features. After months of renovation, we re-opened the newly named Clapton Hart in May 2012.

A stone’s throw away from Clapton Pond, the Clapton Hart is a friendly pub serving the local community; we have become a firm favourite around Hackney and beyond. A grandeur backdrop, every effort was made to maintain the pub’s original aesthetics, with the addition of a large beer garden, The Hart is bright and spacious yet cosy.

A modest sized bar is home to eight Cask hand-pumps and several guest kegs. Our main focus being an evolving drink range showcasing Craft Beer and Real Ale from microbreweries in East London to worldwide, featuring Hackney Brewery, Beavertown, Saltaire, Pressure Drop and many more.

Expect homemade British food, seasonal specials, vegetarian & vegan dishes and hand-crafted bar snacks, accompanied by house-favourite Henderson’s Relish. Sunday Roasts have become notorious and are our offered alongside our legendary home-infused Bloody Marys.
We host regular events such as CH Pub Quiz, ‘Stick it up Your Betamax’ VHS Film night, ‘The Burger Shed’ and ‘Pond Life’ DJs, as well as ‘Meet the Brewer’ evenings, National Vegetarian Week, Cider & Ale Festivals and others. Please check our ‘Events’ page and ask staff for more details.

Rickety furniture, hollow pianos and old sewing machines create inimitable corners and romance of a vintage feel. While ragged walls, bare-brick and high ceilings with open fires and board games provide a cosy feel to our new old h(e)arty boozer Visit Website  View Menu Drinks

 

London Pubs - Windsor Castle - Pubs with Beer Gardens
114 CAMPDEN HILL ROAD, KENSINGTON, LONDON, W8 7AR

Welcome to Kensington's friendliest pub

If you'd dropped in at this west London pub in the late 1830s, you'd have said its name was more than fitting. With its segregation of the classes (and the sexes) it must have been like experiencing Queen Victoria's court. Today the Windsor Castle attracts a much more chilled crowd from Kensington, Notting Hill and Holland Park, who're tempted in by our delicious pub food and impressive range of speciality drinks.

• Wide range of real ales & world beers
• Interesting wines
• Lavish Sunday roast
• Welcoming and relaxed atmosphere
• Relaxing beer garden

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London Pubs - With Beer Gardens- The Pub on the Park
19 Martello Street, E8 3PE, pubonthepark.com

The iconic pub on the park has been given a new breath of life from July 2010, with a fresh and improved selection of beers, wines and spirits, a revolving food menu using only fresh ingredients, and a loving way with what must be the one of the biggest beer gardens this side of London Town.

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The Crown and Greyhound-Complimentary Burger

The Crown and Greyhound 73 Dulwich Village | London | SE21 7BJ | Tel:             020 8299 4976

Dear www.all-about-london.com A complimentary burger We’d like to invite you and a friend to dine with us to celebrate the arrival of our new autumn menu. As a thank you, one of you can enjoy a free burger when you order another main dish from our menu. Get your invitation To join us for a meal Monday to Friday until 9th November, simply download your invitation and visit us for a meal. Our menu changes daily, please check our website for details. We hope to see you soon. Jake and the team The Crown and Greyhound

London Pubs- The Sherlock Holmes.

The Sherlock Holmes

10-11 Northumberland Street, Westminster,

WC2N 5DB

In 1957, Whitbread and Co. purchased an entire exhibition that had been put together for the Festival of Britain, following its return from a world tour.

A permanent home was required for its homecoming to London, and Whitbread’s plan was to open up a themed pub in the centre of the city that would attract enthusiasts from around the world.

The subject of this exhibition was, of course, Sherlock Holmes, and it was not only the first but also the most important collection in the world to be based on the famous detective.

The Inn that had been known as “The Northumberland Arms”, standing on Northumberland Street, soon became “The Sherlock Holmes”. With the enthusiastic support and help of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s family, the pub was filled throughout with various artefacts and pieces recording the adventures of the Master Detective. These included such diverse items as Dr. Watson’s old service revolver, original cartoons and the stuffed and mounted the head of none other than the Hound of the Baskervilles.

The main attraction, however, is a replica of Holmes’ and Watson’s sitting room and study, which relate to Sherlock Holmes and his exciting escapades. This room is given pride of place adjacent to the restaurant, where diners are able to view the whole area through a large glass partition, with additional viewing space through windows located in the hallway.

The exhibition items have not changed since they were first installed and are now complemented by an interesting and nostalgic collection of television and film stills, featuring the famous actors who have played the Great Detective and his trusty sidekick, Watson, down the years.

It was also at this venue where Holmes tracked down Francis Hay Moulton in “The Noble Batchelors”. Old Scotland Yard is just across the other side of Northumberland Avenue, and the Turkish baths that Holmes and Watson used to enjoy were right beside the Hotel. It is still possible in fact to see the entrance, which now forms part of the wall of the bank in Craven Passage. With Charing Cross Station immediately beside the pub, one can just imagine the duo dashing off to catch a train into the countryside on one of their hair-raising adventures!

Today

The Sherlock Holmes is a split Level establishment with a bar on the ground floor and on the first floor, an intimate, covered roof garden, and the Sherlock Holmes restaurant.

The study can be viewed from both the roof garden and the restaurant, with an entire wall of the study being glass plated to give commanding views from where you are eating.

 

Opening Hours:

Monday to Thursday

11 am - 11 pm

Friday & Saturday

11 am - 12 am

Sunday

11 am - 11 pm

Restaurant Hours: Monday to Sunday

11 am - 10 pm

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The Sherlock Holmes

10-11 Northumberland Street, Westminster,

WC2N 5DB

Tel: 020 7930 2644

Fax: 020 7839 0263

Old London Pubs The Old Doctor Butlers Head

2 Mason's Avenue (Off Coleman Street)

Moorgate

EC2V 5BT

Telephone: 020 7606 3504

The Old Doctor Butlers Head, named after the court physician to James I, is a traditional pub in the heart of the City with a rich history and reputation for warm hospitality spanning four centuries.

The pub was established in 1610 but had to be rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666. It is the last of a number of taverns named after Dr Butler who specialised in bizarre "cures" for nervous disorders, including dropping patients through a trapdoor in London Bridge and plunging plague victims into cold water.

A more enjoyable experience awaits visitors today. The bar, restaurant and function room offer a wide choice of traditional English food, cask ales, international lagers and wines in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

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Our Verdict 5 Stars.

Try.....

The Steak and Kidney Pudding

Corned Beef Hash, BBQ Beans and a Fried Egg

Falafel and Spinach Buger

The Thomas Cubitt Bar and Restaurant.

Welcome to The Thomas Cubitt, one of Belgravia’s most celebrated pubs, honouring London’s legendary master builder.  The Thomas Cubitt has established itself as a local institution and destination venue in the capital’s most distinguished neighbourhood.

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Featured London Pubs-The George Inn
75-77 Borough High Street, London SE1 1NH
0207 407 2056

Last remaining galleried inn in London

WELCOME TO THE GEORGE INN   Green King  Menu

The George Inn is London's only remaining galleried coaching inn and has been serving thirsty Londoner's for over 300 years. Owned by the National Trust the George was a haunt of Charles Dickens and is mentioned in 'Little Dorrit'. There are two meeting areas, The Talbot Room is in a board room style and The George Room can be set to your preference. They are situated on the first and second floors of the inn, both private areas and have full meeting facilities. Whether you are planning a small meeting for five people or something on a larger scale we are happy to discuss all your requirements. The George also holds a license to host wedding ceremonies and is a fabulous venue for business meetings

Featured London Pubs -The Jerusalem Tavern

55 Britton Street
Clerkenwell
London
EC1M 5UQ
Tel. 0207 490 4281
Fax. 0207 250 3780 

Email: thejerusalemtavern@gmail.com 

Tube/Rail: Farringdon 

 
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The Jerusalem Tavern is located in Britton Street, Clerkenwell, London and is named after the Priory of St. John of Jerusalem; founded in 1140.

The Tavern has occupied several sites in the area since the 14th century and the current building dates from 1720. It is one of the finest pubs in London and is open every weekday for meals, coffee and, of course, the full range of St. Peter's beers and ales. 

Jerusalem Tavern - Town Pub of the Year. The 'JT' has been voted 2009 Town Pub of the Year by the Good Pub Guide which is published by Ebury Press.

Featured London Pubs- The Holly Bush Hampstead

22 Holly Mount
London NW3 6SG
Area: Hampstead Village

020 7435 2892  Fullers Pubs

Now this is a real London pub! After a brisk walk in Hampstead there is nothing
better that a swift half at the Holly Bush. It has a great atmosphere with a cosy feel with an open fire blazing in the winter and the Sunday roast is excellent. 

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