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Curated Insider Spots
Browse every curated insider spot, historic tavern, and neighborhood dining gem backed by official municipal licensing and health inspection records.
Historic 1733 Political Tavern with Division Bell on Parliament Street
The Red Lion (Parliament Street) (London)
Centuries-old political meeting ground between Downing Street and Parliament serving traditional British cask ales with an active division bell.
Westminster · London, UKVictorian 1873 Pub Directly Facing Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower
St Stephen's Tavern (London)
Original ornate Victorian pub mirrors, wood paneling, and an original Parliamentary division bell directly opposite the Palace of Westminster.
Westminster · London, UKQueen Anne 1729 Alehouse Tucked Along Dartmouth Street Near St James’s Park
Two Chairmen (London)
One of the oldest licensed pubs in Westminster, named after the sedan chair carriers of Georgian London, serving cask bitter and hearty pies.
Soho · London, UKHistoric Bohemian Dean Street Pub with Half-Pint Tradition & No Phones
The French House (London)
Beloved Dean Street cultural sanctuary frequented by writers, actors, and artists serving artisan cider, pastis, and pints strictly in halves.
Shoreditch · London, UKAtmospheric Victorian 18th-Century Public House Facing Spitalfields Market
The Ten Bells (London)
Historic Grade II listed East End tavern with ornate 19th-century tilework, heritage craft ales, and natural wines opposite Old Spitalfields.
Camden · London, UKIndie Rock Camden Institution with Sunlit Roof Terrace Near Camden Lock
The Hawley Arms (London)
Legendary Camden music pub at the center of London’s 2000s indie renaissance, boasting an open fireplace, secret roof terrace, and craft ciders.
Camden · London, UKCamden Music Hall of Fame Pub on Parkway Where Madness & Blur Played
The Dublin Castle (London)
Storied four-room music pub on Parkway hosting grassroots rock bands since the 1970s, serving proper Irish stout with zero pretentious attitude.