16 Iconic Pubs To Visit In London (+ Our Bucket List)

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Fancy a cheeky pint and not sure what the most iconic pubs in London are? Who doesn’t want the answer to this question. However, with over 3,500 pubs to choose from, it’s almost impossible for anyone to definitively answer it.

Going to a pub is a quintessentially English thing to do. Pubs have been a part of British culture for centuries, and are the places where people meet friends and family to socialise, watch a live band play, dine on farm-to-table food, and get involved in a good ol’ fashioned chinwag (that’s Brit speak for conversation).

Being a huge part of British heritage and culture, any old pub won’t do. You got to seek out the best of the best, not just the closest to tourist attractions.

That’s where we come in. We’ve put together this guide to the most iconic pubs to visit in London which give international visitors a feel for the pub culture, connect them to England’s history, and maybe even find some friendly locals to engage in banter with (another Brit phrase for light-hearted conversation).

The most iconic pubs in London

Almost any pub you walk into will offer you the same ambiance – the smell of beer soaked carpet, the sound of laughter and men cheering, a fruit machine buzzing in the corner cozy, and a friendly barman welcomes you with a smile and possibly a “hiya guys!”

Pubs in London tend to be a warm experience, no matter if you are visiting as a family or with friends. But pubs come in many shapes and sizes, some are modern and some are historic, and some have rowdy regulars you might want to avoid. So we’ve listed a range of different types of pub below that we’ve visted and enjoyed.

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