The best riverside bars have the advantage of great scenic locations and are a pleasure to visit in winter and in summer. If you don't happen to live or work close by, it's worth making the trip to one of the watering holes recommended on our round up of the best pubs by the river. You may well decide to move.
Anchor Bankside(British)Anchor Bankside on Park Street - and near the Bankside, obviously - has a strong historical significance, being the location from which Samuel Pepys saw the Great Fire in 1666.
The Boathouse(British)The Boathouse is one of Young's most picturesque pubs, situated at the Brewhouse, Putney, and offering some of the most stunning views of south west London.
The Bulls HeadThe historic Bulls Head not only has a fabulous location on Lonsdale Road in Barnes by the riverside, it also boasts an outstanding loyalty to live blues and jazz in the area.
373 Lonsdale Road,
Barnes,
London,
SW13 9PY
The Dove(Pub Food)Another intimate and historic venue in Hammersmith with some splendid views of the river and - if you're an enthusiast of athletic students who row - the University Boat Race.
19 Upper Mall,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 9TA
The Dukes HeadThis is another chance to treat yourself to some glorious views of the river from a marvellously traditional Youngs establishment on Lower Richmond Road.
The Old Ship(Gastro Pub Food)The Old Ship can be found only a few minutes away from Hammersmith Bridge with splendid views of the river. If ever there was a venue for whiling away the hours of a Sunday afternoon with a pint and a paper...
The RiversideView London have done some rigorous research and can confirm that this pub is by the side of the river. This excellent Youngs pub situated in Vauxhall offers extensive beer, wine and cocktail menus.
The WaterfrontThe Waterfront is a Youngs gastro pub with plush interiors, impressive drinks menus and a quite fabulous position by the river in Battersea.
ZakudiaOutstanding views of the river in central London and its surrounding landmarks from this sensational bar near Southwark Bridge.
River Level,
2a Southwark Bridge Road,
Southwark,
London,
SE1 9HA
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