With the big day fast approaching, some of the London’s finest pubs and bars are hosting parties and getting involved in one of the biggest events of the year. So check out these recommended pubs for the royal wedding and toast the happy couple with a pint or a Pimms.
Pints of Prince of Ales (see what they did there?) are being poured 15th April-2nd May. On the big day they'll even be available for £2 a pint until 2pm. Special food dishes are also on the menu to complement the special brew.
2 Bishops Hall,
Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey,
KT1 1PY
A firm favourite with the royal set, this most excellent gastro pub on the King's Road is offering a free meal to the first Kate and William to present themselves on the day. You need to bring ID to prove your names but you don't have to be a couple. The lucky pair will then be able to feast on a three course meal and wash it down with a bottle of house wine.
298 Kings Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 5UG
One of five Nicholson's pubs along the River Thames that are taking part in a weekend of festivities, this boozer will be open from 10am, Friday 29th April. Billed as the Thameside Beer Festival, there will be a special showcase of 20 ales over the course of the weekend.
1 Blackfriars Bridge Road,
Southwark,
London,
SE1 9PD
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Open from 10am on the big day, the Grazing Goat will show the ceremony on a big screen. British food is the order of the day, naturally, with Eton Mess and Nyetimber Cuvee sparkling wine from East Sussex featuring.
6 New Quebec Street,
Marylebone,
London,
W1H 7RQ
This historic pub on the Thames is hosting its very own street party on the day. Bunting, a brass band and plenty of Great British food and drink will be served. Pay £25 and you can tuck into spit roasted venison, Pimm's and Eton Mess, or pay just £10 and stick to two pints of Pimm's. The event runs 10am-10pm, Friday 29th April.
27 Coldharbour,
Docklands,
London,
E14 9NS
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Open from 9am on the day, Jetlag are showing the nuptials on their huge high def screen. After a champagne breakfast, their terrace BBQ will be fired up for midday munchies and, later on, there's a movie marathon of classic wedding films: Four Weddings and Funeral, Father of the Bride, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Muriel's Wedding.
125 Cleveland Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T 6QB
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Join the Butterfly Social event at the world-famous Leadenhall Market and celebrate the big day in fine style. Watch the nuptials on the big screen, enjoy stand-up comedy and finish it all off with a cheesy wedding DJ set. Tickets cost £12-£15 and include lunch.
10-12 Leadenhall Market,
Bank,
London,
EC3V 1LR
It might be more bar than pub but this infamous celebrity-hangout is dishing up a very special afternoon tea from 22nd April-8th May. The An-Tea Establishment afternoon tea costs £27 per person and includes punk-inspired cocktails and childhood classics like jam roly poly.
The Metropolitan Hotel,
19 Old Park Lane,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 1LB
One of five Nicholson's pubs along the River Thames that are taking part in a weekend of festivities, the Old Thameside Inn will be open from 10am Friday 29th April. Billed as the Thameside Beer Festival, there will be a special showcase of 20 ales over the course of the weekend.
Pickfords Wharf,
1 Clink Street,
Southwark,
London,
SE1 9DG
Enjoy a screening of the weddding in Pimlico at this very stylish pub and hotel. Order from their excellent British pub grub menu and toast the happy couple with glasses of something fizzy. Best of all: you can book a room and only have to stumble upstairs come the end of the day.
37-39 Pimlico Road,
Belgravia,
London,
SW1W 8NE
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Start the party early with breakfast (from 7am) at this famous pub opposite the Houses of Parliament. As it's close to the wedding route, you can expect it to be absolutely heaving on the day but they've got extra staff on especially for the occasion.
10 Bridge Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A 2JR
One of E2's most buzzing venues is going all out for the big day, with bunting, royal-themed cocktails and a party playlist of electro, house and disco. Doors open at 9pm, Thursday 28th April and entry is £5. Would the Queen approve? Who knows, but party-loving Harry and Wills most certainly would.
359 Bethnal Green Road,
Bethnal Green,
London,
E2 6LG
One of a few Rennaissance pubs hosting swap shops on the day, this hugely popular foodie pub will be exchanging food and drink for your old royal wedding memorabilia. If you have plates, trinkets and cups dating back to Charles and Di, or Andrew and Fergie, then simply bring them along between 12noon and 6pm on Friday 29th and swap them for booze, food, or both!
165 Stonhouse Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 6BJ
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Sample Young's specially brewed ale, the Prince of Ales, at this rustic-style Hammersmith gastro and pay only £2 a pint on the day (until 2pm). With plates of sausage and mash and red onion gravy being dished up too, this is a quintessentially British way to celebrate the big day.
115 Dalling Road,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 0ET
With a menu of British dishes and a wide range of drinks including an extensive wine list, boutique beers and a cocktail menu that changes seasonally, this stylish bar/restaurant is a very pleasant place to watch the vows being exchanged on the big screen.
44 Elizabeth Street,
Belgravia,
London,
SW1W 9PA
Setting up their very own swap shop for the day, at The Tommyfield you can exhange your old chintzy memorabilia from the marriage of Charles and Diana for food or booze! Simply arrive between 12noon and 6pm on the day and bring your old tat with you to secure your bar snack or pint.
185 Kennington Lane,
Kennington,
London,
SE11 4EZ
Join in the festivities at this cracking pub close to Spitalfields market. Sample pints of Truman's Consummation Ale while enjoying pies, puddings and preserves from the market stalls set up in the garden barn. There's also a tie in with the East End film festival so expect plenty of film related fun alongside oddball entertainment from the likes of Jack The Clipper's Barbers. It runs 11am-11pm, Friday 29th April 2011. Admission is free.
9-11 Folgate Street,
Spitalfields,
London,
E1 6BX
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