The crackle of the embers, the warm glow of the amber flame...you can't beat warming up by a fire place with a drink in hand during the cold, brutal winter months. Luckily, London has loads of boozers with roaring fires to choose from and we've rounded up the very best pubs with fires.
The Albion
10 Thornhill Road, Barnsbury, London, N1 1HW
Tucked away on a sleepy well-to-do residential street in Islington, The Albion is a well-known pub that's hugely popular for its outdoor area and hog roast. Inside, they're exceptionally well prepared for the cold snap with four - count 'em! - fires spread across the bar and restaurant area.
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Star Tavern
6 Belgrave Mews West, Belgravia, London, SW1X 8HT
The Star Tavern sits in an affluent and attractive part of London and is a perfect stop-off on a scenic wander through its back streets. Two open coal fireplaces are fired up during the winter, providing a snug haven from the elements.
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The Ship
41 Jews Row, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1TB
In colder weather, The Ship transforms into a cosy haven, complete with a roaring fire that's perfect for relaxing beside with the moody twinkling lights of Battersea Bridge and riverside buildings as a backdrop.
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A handsome building with history crammed into every inch of its sturdy walls, the Old Station House sits in a domineering spot right next to Chiswick overground statio. The dining area occupies one end of the building and it has a lovely fireplace burning brightly on colder evenings.
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King Edward VII, or King Eddie’s as it’s more affectionately known, is a nineteenth century grade II listed pub in Stratford. Inside, you’ll find low ceilings and open fire places, which still roar in during winter.
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Holly Bush
22 Holly Mount, Hampstead, London, NW3 6SG
The Holly Bush is located in a residential area of leafy Hampstead and it's hugely popular with well-to-do locals. A couple of fireplaces complement the old school charm of its meticulous yet unimposing decor, something that evokes the feeling of a bygone-era.
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This smart food-focused pub on the corner of Lordship Lane attracts locals in their droves, and during the winter months you can snuggle up next to the warm glow of their fire.
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