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How to Plan the Perfect Pub Crawl in London

London has 3,500 pubs. Here's how to plan a pub crawl route that works, knowing which ones deserve your time. Detailed editorial notes — neighbourhood,

The short answer

Our editors' №1 is The French House.

10 ranked rooms follow. How we picked is at the end of this guide.

Best overallThe French House
Runner-upLamb and Flag
Third pickThe Salisbury

London has 3,500 pubs. Planning the right pub crawl london route means knowing which ones deserve 45 minutes and which ones you should walk straight through. The difference between a legendary night and a forgettable one is understanding neighborhood geography and closing times.

The Classic Central Route

Lamb and Flag

The Salisbury

The Bethnal Green Working Men's Club

The Blues Kitchen

Weekly picks

The bars worth going to, weekly.