Local pubs
Britain's traditional night out with friends is the public house, a lounge that serves real ales, wines, spirits and good value food. These ten pubs are well worth seeking out for an evening's relaxation or a weekend lunch. A quaint English law insists that all these pubs close at 11pm to ensure you get some sleep before the morning.
First class
Here are four gastropubs known for their first class food:
- The Abingdon
- Off south side of Kensington High Street
- The Windsor Castle
- Ancient pub on Campden Hill Road towards Notting Hill Gate
- Julie's
- 70s bar on the square at the far end of Portland Road, just the other side of Holland Park Avenue
- The Anglesea Arms
- More a restaurant than a pub, off Goldhawk Road in Hammersmith
Value
- Hevelock Tavern
- Bright tavern on Masbro Road towards Brook Green with superb modern food
- Kensington Tavern
- Busy local pub at the top of Russell Road with pool tables and 2-for-1 meals on Monday evenings
- Scarsdale Tavern
- Beautiful leafy pub off Edwardes Square just the other side of the High Street
- Dove
- On the river the other side of Hammersmith Broadway
Bargain
- Hand & Flower
- Fun, lively antipodean pub at the bottom of the Road opposite Olympia. Great beers, sports on the TV, board games available from the bar and cheap American food.
- Crown & Sceptre
- Quiet local pub at the crossing on Holland Road. Very cheap food.