London
Soho institutions, Covent Garden alley pubs, and Whitehall-adjacent historic drinking rooms. From long-established locals to busy borough-centre bars, drinking out in Westminster reflects the wider Pub culture of London. Whether you want real ale, Pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Westminster's best hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 9EB
Hidden down a Covent Garden alley, this 1772 Pub was once nicknamed the Bucket of Blood for its bare-knuckle fights.
49 Dean Street, Soho, W1D 5BG
Soho's legendary bohemian haunt where de Gaulle plotted the Free French resistance. Half-pints only, a house tradition.
48 Parliament Street, SW1A 2NH
The closest Pub to the Palace of Westminster, frequented by politicians and staffers for centuries.
10 Northumberland Street, WC2N 5DB
A Charing Cross Pub with a Sherlock Holmes museum upstairs and a Victorian frontage on Northumberland Street.
29 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 5DH
A Soho institution famous for its literary and journalistic regulars, with a classic front bar and upstairs room.
10 Bridge Street, SW1A 2JR
A Victorian Pub directly opposite Big Ben, rebuilt in 1875 and popular with tourists and Westminster workers alike.
47 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HS
A tiny Covent Garden Pub repeatedly named CAMRA National Pub of the Year, with exceptional cask ale and no food distractions.
90 St Martin's Lane, WC2N 4AP
A Victorian gin palace on St Martin's Lane with ornate mirrors, polished wood, and one of the finest Pub interiors in the West End.
39 William IV Street, WC2N 4DD
A Sam Smith's Pub near Trafalgar Square with cheap pints, marble bar, and a faithful after-work crowd.
81 Newman Street, Soho, W1T 3ET
A Soho local with cask ale, a compact interior, and a relaxed crowd away from the busiest tourist streets.