Category: Pubs
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The Mayflower
Right on the river in Rotherhithe, The Mayflower feels like a pub that London somehow forgot to modernise – thankfully. Everything about it leans into atmosphere. Low ceilings, dark wood, cramped corners, flickering candlelight, and the constant sense that the building has absorbed several hundred years of conversations into the walls. You don’t really “pop…
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The Kenton
Tucked away in Homerton, The Kenton has built the sort of reputation most pubs would kill for: somewhere people actively travel to, not just stumble into. On matchdays, it’s firmly a Spurs pub. The atmosphere shifts early, pints start flowing quickly, and the place fills with the kind of football crowd that actually improves a…
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Howl At The Moon
If you’re looking for a quiet pint in Hoxton, keep walking. Howl at the Moon is built for noise, movement, and nights that pick up pace quickly. It’s a proper late-night boozer with Sports TV, the kind of place where a match is always on somewhere and the bar is never still for long. Groups…
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The Pembury Tavern
If you’ve spent any time drinking in Hackney, you’ll know The Pembury Tavern isn’t just another pub, it’s part of the area’s beer identity. Sat right by Hackney Downs, it has become a reliable pilgrimage point for anyone who takes their pints seriously without needing the place to feel like a sterile taproom. This is…
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The Baring
Tucked just off the Regent’s Canal, The Baring is the sort of pub that makes you forget you were “just popping in for one”. It’s got that rare balance: gastropub polish without the stiffness, and a laid-back local feel that still works for a date, a catch-up, or a solo pint. Inside, the place is…
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Plaquemine Lock
Tucked along the canal on Graham Street, Plaquemine Lock is the kind of pub that feels discovered rather than stumbled upon. With its Louisiana roots and laid-back energy, it draws in locals who know exactly why they’re there – and newcomers who quickly work it out. By day, it’s an easy stop for a pint…
