These beautiful pubs on the thames are perfect for riverside pints. Pubs on the river, riverside pubs, london pubs by the river. The riverside private hire and events on the river thames. Use our riverside pub finder to browse the best pubs on the thames. When the sun is shining, londoners flock to these thamesside pubs and restaurants for outdoor drinking and dining. Riverside pubs walk explore both sides of the river east of the tower of london, visit some historic riverside pubs and see other historic places such as brunels engine house. London bridge or borough one of the most atmospheric pubs in london, the george inn has been serving drinks for centuries.
Eat, drink and be merry at a selection of london s finest riverside pubs. The riverside decking area is a great spot to watch the thames traffic, or to cast your gaze over the fullscale replica of sir francis drakes famous ship, the golden hind, which is right next door to the pub. The ultimate guide to london riverside pubs best beer hq. Londons pubs are one of the most charming aspects of the city. The city is home to hundreds of historic watering holes but many have been rebuilt, refurbished and renamed over the years so its hard to keep track of exact timelines and dates spanning several centuries.
The london fiver five of the best riverside pubs to have a. Explore both sides of the river east of the tower of london, visit some historic riverside pirate pubs and see historic places such as brunels engine house. Our historic riverside pubs tour will take you through the heart of the east ends old dock network where will pay a visit to four of londons best known and most famous pubs the angel. London s best riverside pubs is the ultimate guide for kindle, taking you on a tour of some of the best riverside watering holes in london. Reserve a table at the riverside, london on tripadvisor. The sun is out, the sky is blue, show me youngs and geronimo pubs with a stunning view. At weekends, book a table if you fancy trying some of the traditional pub nosh.
This is a great, fairly short walk to do on a weekend, and there are plenty of places to eat, drink and rest along the way. The riverside private hire and events on the river. It is on a meander of the river thames, with many parks and open spaces, including richmond park, and many protected conservation areas, which include much of richmond hill. In london the only thing better than drinking a cold beer on a summers day is drinking a cold beer on a summers day by the river thames relaxing with your mates as boats lazily chug past, debating who should get the next round. East london riverside pub crawl free tours by foot. By reading this super awesome book, youll discover the best views, beer and pub grub that london has to offer and it even has some pretty. Book a table in advance or simply stop by next time youre in the.
Here is a summary of the 22 lost riversstreamsditches, 8 canals and 8 dockswharves that the 192 page book covers. London s riverside pubs, updated edition by tim hampson. Where to dine and drink in an igloo in london this winter. A handbill at the door announces the history of this charming riverside inn surely the best on this stretch in hammersmith, featuring the. A guide to the best of londons riverside watering holes imm lifestyle books. With its charming cobbled lanes and luxury riverside apartments, its hard to imagine the london docklands colourful past. Apr 05, 2016 applying the winning formula of londons best pubs to focus on riverside watering holes, this book shows the best that the capital has to offer along the thames and the grand union canal. Londons best riverside pubs and bars few things in london beat a pint by the river thames or, indeed, one of many canals. It has since endured for 350 yearsor, for 15 monarchsas one of londons most famous pubs. Londons best riverside pubs and bars time out london.
Whether youre looking for a quiet drink in a traditional london riverside pub, food with a side helping of magnificent views, or a lively night out in one of the many pubs along the thames, follow our guide to london s top. A grade ii listed pub in hammersmith, which dates back to the seventeenth century and sits on the banks of the river thames offering a. Others have taken advantage of the redevelopment of old london wharves, and then there are the moored boats. An updated and expanded edition of the bestselling great pubs of london, this book features a map, an index, new pictures and additional chapters on the lamb, the argyll, and the viaduct tavern. A guide to londons most interesting and unusual pubs londons best pubs.
May 19, 2017 this fourfloor alehouse was rebuilt in 1667 after the great fire of london. Expect the terrace to be absolutely heaving come summer, so book ahead if you plan on bringing a brigade. Guide to country pubs and a camra guide to the best pubs in london, he regularly gives talks on beer pubs and englands drinking history. Featuring the latest and greatest bars and drinking establishments, as well as some of the oldest and proudest pubs in all of london, this is an essential ebook for british beer lovers and people who are.
This is a great little pub guide and one of the best ive seen for london. Although the dockers and pirates may be long gone, the brews they drank, the taverns they frequented and the stories they told still remain. Londons best riverside pubs is the ultimate guide for kindle, taking you on a tour of some of the best riverside watering holes in london. Each pub by the waters edge provides great food and drink with stunning views over the water, or within walking distance to it. The newman arms is one of londons most storied pubs it was integral to fitzrovias fecund 20thcentury literary scene, and has been in existence since 1730, so it was a real shame when it closed in 2017. Jun 08, 2016 check out the best riverside pubs in east london, and buy the book. First licenced as a pub in 1722 and still going strong almost 300 years later. Thai square putney bridge can claim one of the best restaurant views to see the annual race kick off. A list and map of over 30 riverside pubs and bars from east to west. As you sit on the banks of the river thames, its not hard to imagine a georgian gentleman sipping on a tankard of ale and watching the eddies of the river flowing into the bustle of central. Relax at our bankside location whilst enjoying refreshing drinks from the bar served with a smile.
Mar 26, 2015 londons best riverside pubs is the ultimate guide for kindle, taking you on a tour of some of the best riverside watering holes in london. Londons 10 best pubs by the river thames londonist. London s best riverside pubs and bars few things in london beat a pint by the river thames or, indeed, one of many canals. Richmond is a suburban town in southwest london, 8.
Here are the best riverside pubs and drinking spots in the capital, perfect for a leisurely afternoon in the sunshine the ship, wandsworth muchloved south west haunt the ship has been around for over 200 years, but still reels in the crowds at weekends. Extending from waltononthames to thamesmead, the book features 10. This large venue in isleworth is often forgotten about in lists of london s oldest pubs, but it does have some claim. Top 10 pubs on the thames head to the best riverside pubs in london to soak up the views while enjoying a drink. Our london old docks food tour takes you on an incredible journey back in time. East london riverside pub crawl join free tours by foot and walk in the footsteps of history and sup an ale or lemonade in the past haunts of pirates, hanging judges, seaman, sailors and neer do wells whilst never leaving sight of the thames. For centuries the pub has been an essential part of londons cultural and social fabric. Whether youre looking for a quiet drink in a traditional london riverside pub, food. This is one of the best riverside pubs in london, and has a small outdoor deck where you can watch the boats go by. And while some look to the age of the building as a factor, others consider the date of the pub license to be more important. Each with great food and drink and stunning views over the water. The london fiver five of the best riverside pubs to have.
And although east and north london offer their own pretty canalside pubs, our city has always been built around the riverside, making some of the below among the. Free london travel maps, free phone apps, london guides to download, london itineraries and more useful information to help you plan your visit to london. In celebration, today i bring you a lady in londons guide to the 12 best riverside pubs in london. Illustration by louise lockhart for our book londonist drinks. Many of the citys pubs are right on the river and offer a magnificent view of the flowing waters and the ships that traverse the thames. Please inform west london riverside apartment in advance of your expected arrival time.
Book yourself a igloo, either for drinks or dining, and cosy up in one of london s most instagrammable winter spots. Fortunately as it winds its way through the capital there are plenty of places to enjoy a drink by it and take in the views across the water. The pub that stands today was built in the 1670s but a pub has been sitting on this site even longer. Whilst the shard dominates the skyline of london bridge, there are even more treats to be found on terra firma. Some of the historic pubs have links to fisherman and pirates and date back hundreds of years. Check out the best riverside pubs in east london, and buy the book. The riverside decking area is a great spot to watch the thames traffic, or to cast your gaze over the fullscale replica of sir francis drakes famous ship, the golden hind, which is right next door to the. And although east and north london offer their own pretty canalside pubs, our city has always been built around the riverside, making some of the below among the oldest pubs in london and positively salty with maritime history. This is a great, fairly short walk to do on a weekend, and there are plenty of opportunities for. Dating back to the 17th century, the pub was frequented by charles ii and his mistress, nell gwynne, and is in the guinness book of world. The title of londons oldest pub is a muchdisputed accolade.
Best riverside pubs in london pubs on the thames fullers. A guide to london s most interesting and unusual pubs london s best pubs. The london pub is an institution, and this completely updated book gives the lowdown on. Day 1 evening as evening sets in, make your way to nearby hammersmith to have a drink at the dove. C, riverside house, 26 osiers road, wandsworth, london sw18 1nh. Pubs in central london the best pubs to visit in the city. Dont be daunted the handbook has comprised a list of the best riverside pubs for you to take in the race, drink, eat and boogie away afterwards. This fourfloor alehouse was rebuilt in 1667 after the great fire of london. Whether youre looking for a quiet drink in a traditional london riverside pub, food with a side helping of magnificent views, or a lively night out in one of the many pubs along the thames, follow our guide to londons top. If you are aiming to visit a real london pub or boozer as we call them during your stay well then why not do it properly and visit four. Its found on the north side of the thames and there are terrific views over the river from the rear. It can be hard to pick only one of these great watering holes. A damage deposit of gbp 200 is required on arrival. A tavern establishment under various names has been at the pubs location for over 800 years.
Cool off by heading to one of the best riverside pubs in london, in great locations including central london and greater london, from all directions. But new operator, the londonbased truman brewery, itself a revived concern. Enjoy the best of london in the sunshine in these gorgeous riverside pubs. Tim hampson is a writer and regular broadcaster on beer and public houses. London historic pub tour in the old docks eating europe. Here are some of the great riverside pubs in and around west london including one further afield. The anchor bankside is a pub in the london borough of southwark. Great pubs of london by george dailey, sir ian mckellen. White swan, riverside, twickenham tw1 3dn the london apprentice, isleworth. But new operator, the londonbased truman brewery, itself a revived concern, reopened it in 2018. Londons riverside pubs, updated edition by tim hampson. Behind the pub are buildings that were operated by the anchor brewery the anchor started life as the brewery tap. The best pubs in london bridge, for your convenience.
A guide to londons most interesting and unusual pubs imm lifestyle books peter haydon, tim hampson on. Peter haydons fascinating history about london s relationship with drink is a worthy introduction and he selects some great and quirky pubs, as well as some old favourites that tourists and pub aficionados alike will appreciate. Riverside house, 26 osiers road, wandsworth, london, sw18 1 nh. The old thameside inn, london bridge once an old spice warehouse, the old thameside inn continues its foodie association with its proximity to borough market. Its riverfront location and shakerstyle interior make it feel simultaneously contemporary and classic. Wapping riverside contains two other excellent pubs, the prospect of whitby. Extending from waltononthames to thamesmead, the book features 100 pubs, giving a variety of venues for the perfect afternoon by the river. The dove is one of the best riverside pubs in london both for its location and for its history. Applying the winning formula of londons best pubs to focus on riverside watering holes, this book shows the best that the capital has to offer along the thames and the grand union canal. Applying the winning formula of london s best pubs to focus on riverside watering holes, london s riverside pubs shows the best that the capital has to offer along the thames and the grand union canal. One of our favourite riverside pubs in london, the founders arms menu is based upon the belief that most woes can be alleviated, at least temporarily, by good food and drink.
This large venue in isleworth is often forgotten about in lists of. A specific act of parliament protects the scenic view of the river thames from richmond. You can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. We promote london and attract businesses, events, congresses, students and visitors to the capital. Leafy hammersmith in west london is home to an array of proper pubs, from victorian corner establishments with their high ceilings and wooden floorboards, to the pretty riverside spots that are perfect for a pint.
It is in the bankside locality on the south bank of the thames close to southwark cathedral and london bridge station. Londons lost rivers derelict london photography, social. He is also the author of londons riverside pubs new holland. Londons best historic pubs 11 old boozers with a story. In celebration, today i bring you a lady in london s guide to the 12 best riverside pubs in london. If youre eating, book a table in the riverview room its obvious why. Theres a lot of history swirling amongst the pints and peanuts around hammersmith, so discover the best pubs below. Pubs near me fullers nationwide pub finder fullers. Aug 07, 2017 an updated and expanded edition of the bestselling great pubs of london, this book features a map, an index, new pictures and additional chapters on the lamb, the argyll, and the viaduct tavern.
Split into a restaurant, bar and brasserie, book a table by the floortoceiling. The riverside bar and restaurant in vauxhall is hidden away on the banks of the river thames, the perfect location for alfresco drinking in london. They get even better when you can find one next to the thames river. Londons lost rivers by paul talling penguin random house books is available from all bookshops or to order online via foyles, waterstones, and wh smith or from amazon link below. The 50 best pubs in london london evening standard. Applying the winning formula of london s best pubs to focus on riverside watering holes, this book shows the best that the capital has to offer along the thames and the grand union canal. Heres our guide to the citys best waterside pubs and bars. The banker riverside pub london where to book a table for the london marathon. A handbill at the door announces the history of this charming riverside inn surely the best on this stretch in hammersmith, featuring the comings and goings of. Londons best historic pubs 11 old boozers with a story to tell. Apr 19, 2018 these beautiful pubs on the thames are perfect for riverside pints. Visit the banker for more information and to make a booking. If youre looking for a lovely riverside pub, or a cocktail bar with a hidden basement, these london bridge pubs and bars are the best spots to sink a pint. Theres something tranquil about being near water, and enjoying a drink or a meal by the river thames is one of englands greatest attractions.
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