Recommended Gastro Pubs in London

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Gastro Pubs in London

When it comes to the best gastro pubs London boasts more than its fair share. Displaying quirky, welcoming interiors and top notch food the best gastro pubs in London have now become destination pubs in their own right. The only drawback to mixing in such delightful surroundings are the prices and the fact that you may be tempted to pack your bags and move in.
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Tommyfield, The
185 Kennington Lane, Kennington, SE11 4EZ
  • Steaks, sustainable fish & traditional pies
  • 1am licence Fridays & Saturdays
  • Stunning private bar & dining room
  • Award winning ales, cocktails & wines
  • £5 weekday lunch offer
A French-style gastropub set in a pretty side street near Clapham Common and Clapham South.
67-69 Abbeville Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 9JW
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The Albion
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Beautifully re-furbished, The Albion is a sumptuous Georgian style public house and restaurant in Islington.
10 Thornhill Road,
Barnsbury,
London,
N1 1HW
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The Alma
The Alma is a gastropub with classic yet quirky furnishings to ensure an intelligent and relaxed feel with an ever-changing menu to suit the seasons. Unlike some pubs, microwave 'pings' cannot be heard from the kitchen here.
59 Newington Green Road,
London,
N1 4RF
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The Avalon is the latest addition to the renowned Renaissance Pubs brand.
16 Balham Hill,
Balham,
London,
SW12 9EB
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The Bald Faced Stag
(British)
Whilst not the cheapest option for dining out, this smart gastro pub offers a vast choice of delicious, robust food in decadent surroundings with a relaxed atmosphere.
69 High Road,
East Finchley,
London,
N2 8AB
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The Bear
(Gastro Pub Food)
One of the best options in Camberwell, The Bear's food menu offers rustic English and French dishes at reasonable prices.
296a Camberwell New Road,
Camberwell,
London,
SE5 0RP
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The Black Dog
(British)
The Black Dog's food menu offers classic British dishes made with seasonal produce from the local market, butcher and fishmonger.
112 Vauxhall Walk,
Vauxhall,
London,
SE11 5ER
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The Bolingbroke offers a contemporary British menu and an impressive variety of drinks including an extensive wine list, cocktails and cask ales.
174 Northcote Road,
Battersea,
London,
SW11 6RE
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The Cadogan Arms is a much needed addition to the Kings Road in Chelsea. Another feather in the cap for Tom and Ed Martin.
298 Kings Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 5UG
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The Churchill Arms
(Thai)
This traditional offering from Fullers in Notting Hill provides reliable and enticing pub fare during the day with a gorgeous Thai menu in the evenings.
119 Kensington Church Street,
Kensington,
London,
W8 7LN
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The Clarendon
(Mediterranean, Pub Food)
A charmingly simple cocktail bar and gastro pub complete with a beautiful roof terrace.
123a Clarendon Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 4JG
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Clissold Arms
(British)
The food menu is changing all the time and serves up great British classics with a slight twist here and there.
115 Fortis Green,
East Finchley,
LONDON,
N2 9HR
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Common Room
(International)
A cut above your average local, this Ealing gastro pub offers excellent cocktails, delicious food and a relaxed ambiance.
3-4 Grosvenor Parade,
Uxbridge Road,
Ealing,
London,
W5 3NN
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The Compass
(British)
The Compass embodies the friendly, approachable side of gastro pubs. Formalities and pretension are left at the door in favour of great food and a welcoming atmosphere.
58 Penton Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 9PZ
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The Cow
(Gastro Pub Food)
This consistently productive and popular gastro pub is a main attraction on Westbourne Park Road with its sumptuous and innovative dishes.
90 Westbourne Park Road,
Bourne Green,
London,
W2 5QH
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The Crown
(Modern European)
The Crown is a lively gastro pub serving a menu of contemporary European cuisine in Bromley.
46 Plaistow Lane, Sundridge Park,
Bromley,
Kent,
BR1 3PA
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The Drapers Arms
(Gastro Pub Food)
After undergoing a change in ownership and an extensive refurbishment The Drapers Arms in Islington has opened its doors once again, serving a daily changing menu of classic British cuisine using fresh seasonal produce.
44 Barnsbury Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1ER
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The Eagle
(Mediterranean)
The Eagle continues to do its trail-blazing reputation justice with dependably imaginative dishes and savvy bar staff who know their way around a cocktail menu.
159 Farringdon Road,
Farringdon,
London,
EC1R 3AL
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The Elgin
(Pub Food)
The Elgin is a shining example of a much-loved pub that has retained its sense of identity after a takeover by a large pub group, and has ultimately benefited from the change.
96 Ladbroke Grove,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 1PY
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The Empress of India
(British)
The Empress of India on Lauriston Road, formerly a flower shop, has been restored to its original purpose as a bar and restaurant with a sumptuous decor that far exceeds its former glory.
130 Lauriston Road,
Victoria Park, East London,
London,
E9 7LH
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This Oval boozer offers top quality food served in a relaxed atmsophere. Expect smoked haddock pate and ribeye steaks.
64 Fentiman Road,
Oval,
London,
SW8 1LA
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The Gun is a beautiful gastro pub nestled against the bank of the Thames, overlooking the impressive O2 Arena.
27 Coldharbour,
Docklands,
London,
E14 9NS
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The Hemingway
(British)
The Hemingway is a contemporary pub that serves traditional, wholesome British cuisine. The large beer garden is an ideal choice to enjoy alfresco drinking in clement weather.
84 Victoria Park Road,
Hackney,
London,
E9 7JL
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Hole in the Wall
(British, Gastro Pub Food)
At the Hole in the Wall you will find a diverse British menu where dishes are created using fresh, seasonal produce.
12 Sutton Lane North,
Chiswick,
London,
W4 4LD
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The House
(British)
The House - part of the award-winning group behind the Only Running Footman in Mayfair - is an upmarket gastro pub with lofty ambitions nestled in a leafy part of Islington.
63-69 Canonbury Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 2DG
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The Jam Tree
(British, Caribbean, Indian, Malaysian)
Quality restaurant-standard cooking is delivered with flair at The Jam Tree. They also offer global-inspired dishes, with the Madras curry a particular highlight.
58 Milson Road,
Kensington,
London,
W14 0LB
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The Kings Arms
(British, Pub Food)
Launched amongst stiff competition from dozens of well-trodden venues in nearby Fulham and Putney, the regenerated Kings Arms on New Kings Road holds its own.
425 New Kings Road,
Fulham,
London,
SW6 4RN
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Lots Road Pub and Dining Room
(Pub Food)
Lots Road pub is a beautiful gastro pub in Chelsea with a dedicated team providing a contemporary twist on pub fare favourites.
114 Lots Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW10 0RJ
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The Mall Tavern
(British, Pub Food)
The Mall Tavern offers a menu of Modern British cuisine and pub favourites made using fresh seasonal ingredients. The venue has a range of wines on offer as well as its own Scotch whiskey menu.
71 Palace Gardens Terrace,
Notting Hill,
London,
W8 4RU
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The Masons Arms
(International)
Situated in unpromising surroundings, this gastro pub could easily be passed by, but the laid back atmosphere, varied menu and comfortable surroundings will make you glad you stopped in.
169 Battersea Park Road,
Battersea,
London,
SW8 4BT
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The Mitre
(British)
The Mitre is a stylish pub serving a brasserie-style menu of British food throughout the day. The wide ranging drinks list includes three cask conditioned ales, London brewed beers and a good selection of wines.
40 Holland Park Avenue,
Holland Park,
London,
W11 3QY
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The Narrow
(British)
The Narrow is the stylish pub venture from everyone's favourite rock-faced, shouty chef Gordon Ramsay.
44 Narrow Street,
Limehouse,
London,
E14 8DP
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The North Star
(Modern European)
The North Star is the archetypal gastro pub in Islington.
188-190 New North Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 7BJ
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The Palmerston
(British, Gastro Pub Food)
Quintessentially British, The Palmerston provides an elegant evening in East Dulwich.
91 Lordship Lane,
East Dulwich,
London,
SE22 8EP
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As part of the Geronimo Inns group, The Prince Albert serves up a high-standard of modern pub favourites with aplomp.
85 Albert Bridge Road,
Battersea,
London,
SW11 4PF
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Prince Alfred
The Prince Alfred is a restored Victorian pub and serves a variety of European dishes in Maida Vale.
5a Formosa Street,
London,
W9 1EE
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Prince of Wales
(Gastro Pub Food)
With cooking that trumps some of the most hotly tipped pubs and restaurants in the capital, the Prince of Wales is a breath of fresh air amongst a plethora of predictable gastropub menus.
138 Upper Richmond Road,
Putney,
London,
SW15 2SP
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The Prince Regent
(British)
If you want a South London pub experience that's almost good enough for royalty then the Prince Regent is your man.
69 Dulwich Road,
Herne Hill,
London,
SE24 0NJ
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The Prince
(Gastro Pub Food)
A firm favourite with Brixton locals, The Prince is a delightful gastro pub, unbeatable in the area for organic and GM free produce, a fine selection of beers and wines, and live music entertainment.
467-469 Brixton Road,
Brixton,
London,
SW9 8HH
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Princess of Shoreditch
(British)
This expansive space, transformed from a downtrodden boozer into a reliable gastro pub on Paul Street, is slightly out of the way of the busier city streets and is therefore a popular haunt for those willing to travel a bit further to escape the swell of the metropolis.
76 Paul Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A 4NE
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Princess Victoria
(British)
A welcome antidote to the poky, dark old boozers and cheap bars nearby, this beautiful Victorian conversion on Uxbridge Road is a welcome breath of fresh air in Shepherds Bush.
217 Uxbridge Road,
Shepherd's Bush,
London,
W12 9DH
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Queens Head and Artichoke
(Gastro Pub Food, Tapas)
A fine gastro pub serving delicious meals and a wide range of drinks, quietly tucked away next to Regents Park.
30-32 Albany Street,
Regents Park,
London,
NW1 4EA
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The Roebuck
(Gastro Pub Food)
An oak-panelled wonder on Chiswick High Road, The Roebuck has a classically English feel to it with plenty of warmth and charm.
122 Chiswick High Road,
Chiswick,
London,
W4 1PU
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The Salusbury
(Italian)
For top-notch gastro pub food in a relaxed setting, The Salusbury is a Queen's Park institution and NW6's destination of choice for a Sunday Roast.
50-52 Salusbury Road,
Kilburn,
London,
NW6 6NN
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The Spencer Arms
(British)
This quaint Victorian building is home to a splendid gastro pub serving some of the finest British cuisine this side of the river.
237 Lower Richmond Road,
Putney,
London,
SW15 1HJ
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A delightful Clapham offering on Stonhouse Street.
165 Stonhouse Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 6BJ
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Swan and Edgar
(British)
The Swan and Edgar menu offers British classics such as shepherds pie or stew and dumplings and the drinks list extensive and includes everything from ales and wines to port and sherries.
43 Linhope Street,
Marylebone,
London,
NW1 6HL
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A cheerful neighbourhood pub with brasserie-style food, you can find fine wine and posh nosh at the Sydney Arms, without any whiff of snobbery.
70 Sydney Street,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 6NJ
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The Talbot
(Gastro Pub Food)
The Talbot on Mortimer Road in Islington is an upbeat gastro pub-cum-local.
109 Mortimer Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 4JY
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Telegraph Inn
A quaint pub with one of the best beer gardens around and real ale make The Telegraph Inn worth the bus ride from Putney High Street.
Telegraph Road,
Putney Heath,
London,
SW15 3TU
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The Thomas Cubitt
(British)
Named after the famous master builder, this gastro pub is an exquisite venue providing a range of British and Modern European dishes in comfortable and luxurious surroundings.
44 Elizabeth Street,
Belgravia,
London,
SW1W 9PA
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The Three Stags
(Pub Food)
The gastropub boom of recent years has been a hit-and-miss affair but chalk a victory up to this classic Kennington foodie haven.
67-69 Kennington Road,
London,
SE1 7PZ
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The Tommyfield is a stylish gastro pub that offers a range of rustic British cuisine. The daily changing menu features fish, meat and pie and mash dishes made using fresh produce bought on the day. The drinks list offers real ales and twenty wines available by the glass.
185 Kennington Lane,
Kennington,
London,
SE11 4EZ
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The Union Chiswick
(Gastro Pub Food)
The good news if you work in the business park, you don’t have to go any further afield than the Union Chiswick to get a decent bite to eat.
Chiswick Park,
Building 5, 566 Chiswick High Road,,
Chiswick,
London,
W4 5YA
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The Victoria
(Gastro Pub Food)
Michelin-starred chef Paul Merret oversees the menu of classic British food with a modern twist which you can enjoy in the spacious conservatory dining area. During the summer months the leafy garden plays host to an outdoor kitchen complete with barbecue and rotisserie oven.
10 West Temple Sheen ,
East Sheen,
London,
SW14 7RT
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The Victoria
(British)
A charming, traditional pub in Highgate, The Victoria offers good food (including a popular Sunday Roast) at reasonable prices.
28 North Hill,
Highgate,
London,
N6 4QA
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The Vine
(Italian, Pizzeria)
This Edwardian venue has been renovated and transformed into a stylish gastro pub boasting a contemporary layout yet retains such gastropub necessities as the fireside sofa. A beautiful place to visit during the summer.
86 Highgate Road,
London,
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The Warrington
(Gastro Pub Food)
This is TV chef Gordon Ramsay's new gastro pub venture which is already causing ripples with its lavish interiors and splendid menus.
93 Warrington Crescent,
Maida Vale,
London,
W9 1EH
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The Washington
(Pub Food)
Sublime gastro pub option in North West London.
50 Englands Lane,
London,
NW3 4UE
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Fabulously stylish gastro pub on St John Street.
180 St John Street,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1V 4JY
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The dining room of the White Swan oozes style and offers sensational food in a classy atmosphere whilst the bar evokes memories of the traditional British pub.
108 Fetter Lane,
City,
London,
EC4A 1ES
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