Traditional Irish pub near Plaça de Catalunya pouring proper pints of Guinness alongside a deep whiskey list. The wood-paneled room gets loud and lively during major rugby and football matches, with steady rounds and bags of Tayto crisps.
Warm Irish pub in Sant Martí pouring proper pints of Guinness and Murphy’s stout. Live football matches play on overhead screens, and tabs close with a complimentary Baby Murphy shot.
Multi-level Irish pub in Sukhumvit pouring pints of Guinness and showing international sports. Wood-paneled booths fill the ground floor, while an elevator runs up to an open-air beer garden on the roof.
Small, traditional Hungarian pub pouring house lagers and dark beers across two cozy levels. The hands-on owner works the ground-floor bar, running a cheap, no-frills neighborhood staple near the Octagon.
Classic West Berlin neighborhood pub pouring draft beer and serving hot onion soup well past midnight. Dense layers of old posters, postcards, and international banknotes plaster the walls of the unpretentious space.
Historic brown café on a busy corner of the Spui. The Art Deco bar pours specialty beers and jenever, while the sidewalk terrace fills up for coffee and apple tart.
Historic hillside pub sitting above the harbor with dark wood snugs, open fires, and an on-site micro-brewery. Resident cats wander the rooms while local musicians play spontaneous trad sessions over fresh pints of Guinness.
Proper neighborhood pub in The Liberties, pouring excellent Guinness for a mix of regulars and tourists. The classic order is a simple toasted sandwich and a pint – a ritual best enjoyed on the long wall-side couches.
Traditional Stoneybatter pub lined with dark wood paneling, stained glass, and a classic snug. Pints of Guinness and local craft beer run steady alongside Sunday night music sessions and free cheese platters on Tuesdays.
Rough-edged Smithfield pub built for pints of stout and daily, unamplified Irish music. Musicians squeeze into a corner for acoustic sessions while the small room stays quiet to listen.
Traditional single-room Kilmainham pub running like a rural local right in the city. Pints of Guinness and cheese toasties cross the bar during informal trad music sessions, with dogs under tables and a small beer garden outside.
Traditional Capel Street pub pouring Guinness and rare whiskeys under a 200-year-old gilded ceiling. The dimly lit room stays warm with an open hearth, steady conversation, and a short menu of simple toasted sandwiches.
Classic Victorian pub pouring perfect pints of Guinness from a long wooden bar lined with hundreds of whiskeys. There’s no music or television here – just quiet conversation and a small, authentic snug by the door.
Storied pub on Merrion Row where nightly trad sessions draw standing-room-only crowds. Walls are lined with photos of the famous musicians who’ve played here; pints of Guinness are the standard order.
Multi-level Victorian pub just off Grafton Street pouring steady pints of Guinness alongside large plates of pub fare. The main floor runs as a classic saloon, while basement bars host live rock music and Thin Lizzy tributes.
Bright yellow pub stuffed with eccentric memorabilia, hidden nooks, and vintage bicycles. The multi-level space runs loud and steady with pints of Guinness, heavy bowls of beef stew, and live rugby on the screens.
Victorian corner pub fitted with 1897 carved mahogany, stained glass, and mosaic tile floors. Bartenders pour steady pints of Guinness across a cold granite counter as the room fills up for live rugby matches.
Modern waterfront pub on Hanover Quay serving affordable pints and familiar pub fare. The outdoor deck faces the docklands, with rounds ordered directly from the table via app.
Traditional pub built around a salvaged dark wood bar, pouring pints of Guinness to a crowd spilling onto Drury Street. An elegant cocktail bar, Ruby's, is hidden away upstairs.
Lively corner pub pairing a traditional tiled bar with Caribbean cooking. Trays of jerk chicken and oxtail crowd the tables before the floor clears for DJs and rum punch.
Restored historic pub on the Isle of Dogs, now a smart, split-level space with exposed brick and a fireplace. Elevated British classics come from the kitchen – book ahead for the Sunday roast – and seven boutique rooms are upstairs.
Sprawling 1930s Brixton pub with a massive rear beer garden lined with long benches, outdoor screens, and its own bar. Pints and jerk chicken flow through the yard until an early curfew shifts drinking into the historic wood-paneled bar.
Tiny 1602 pub behind the Royal Courts of Justice serving real ales and daily blackboard specials. Three narrow, wood-beamed rooms fill fast, leaving the evening overspill to drink on the pavement alongside the resident cat.
Lively Irish pub under Waterloo railway arches with live trad music playing through the weekend. Pints of Guinness and Irish spice bags cover the tables in the main room, while vintage-styled snugs double as private karaoke spaces.
Casual floating pub on a converted 1930s Dutch barge permanently moored on the Thames. Pints and hand-stretched pizzas cover tables on the open-air deck facing Parliament, with live bands playing down in the hull.
Traditional British pub built around its nationally-awarded pies, from classic steak and kidney to venison and bacon. The ground-floor bar pours cask ales, while dining happens in dedicated Pie Rooms and on a small rooftop terrace.
Traditional Irish pub pairing proper pints of Guinness with a full, authentic Thai menu. Live music takes over the narrow bar on weekends, with traditional sessions running late into the night.
Family-run corner pub serving draft beer, carafes of wine, and seasonal British cooking. Plates of venison ragu cross the single, wood-floored room, a relaxed, dog-friendly space where the chef stops by tables to chat.
Grand Victorian pub anchored by a rare 1898 peninsula bar. Timber and etched glass "snob screens" radiate outward, creating five intimate compartments for ales and Sunday roasts.
Bustling ground-floor pub in a restored Georgian building, pouring cask ales and craft beers. A quieter dining room sits upstairs, with a speakeasy-style cocktail bar hidden in the basement.
Historic Marylebone mews pub pouring independent craft beer alongside fiery Sichuan street food. A basement kitchen slings spicy Chongqing noodles, handing out pagers that buzz when bowls are ready to take up to the wood-paneled snugs.
Loud, rustic pioneer of the gastropub scene with mismatched chairs and a busy bar. The open kitchen sits right behind the counter, sending out a daily Mediterranean chalkboard menu and the staple Bife Ana steak sandwich.
Classic Highbury pub pouring a steady rotation of cask ales. The dark, wood-paneled interior packs out on Arsenal match days, pushing the overflow into a large heated rear garden.
Classic corner pub with a proper bar on the ground floor and candlelit dining rooms upstairs. The open kitchen serves seasonal British fare – from classic pork pies to lamb chops and steak.
Resident Camden kitchen serving slow-smoked American barbecue with Jamaican roots. Trays of applewood-smoked ribs and loaded brisket fries land on wooden tables alongside pints.
Restored Victorian pub in Kentish Town split between a wood-paneled front bar and a busy back dining room. The open kitchen cooks seasonal dishes over a live fire grill, serving steaks and whole fish alongside pints and biodynamic wines.
Laid-back neighborhood pub across from Clissold Park pouring local craft beer and serving wood-fired pizza. Screens for live sports line the copper-topped bar and fill the massive heated beer garden.
Two-story Dalston pub shifting from early dinners into loud, late-night DJ sets. East Asian pub plates and natural wine take up the ground floor, while a low-lit basement cocktail lounge runs late on a hi-fi sound system.
Old-school Irish pub on Kingsland Road with a long, narrow room and excellent Guinness. Screens stay tuned to sports – especially Celtic matches – and locals bring in food from nearby takeaways.
Classic Hackney neighborhood pub on the edge of London Fields with a massive wraparound beer garden. The sprawling outdoor terrace runs steady on summer weekends with garden barbecues, local pints, and live sports on the big screens.
Traditional Victorian pub on a residential Hackney corner. The single-room bar pours rotating cask ales alongside delivered boxes of Yard Sale Pizza, with seating split between two working fireplaces and a large summer garden.
Spacious Walthamstow pub pouring local East London pints alongside hand-pressed burgers and Jamaican plates. Huge outdoor seating wraps around the old brick building, running steady through live music nights and weekend roasts.
Moody, navy-walled East End pub pouring Exale Brewing pints and natural wine. The room runs loud on weekends with Italian-American tavern pizzas, shuffleboard, and DJ sets.
Renovated Leyton pub pouring fresh craft beer and cask ale from nearby Exale Brewing. The laid-back space fills up for live sports on the big screen, weekend DJ sets, and award-winning thin-crust pizzas.
Old-school neighborhood tavern with a secluded deck, cluttered vintage decor, and 18 draft taps. With no video poker and just one rarely used television, the bar runs strictly on cold pints, classic Reubens, and steady conversation.
Hyde Park pub where students and locals mix over pitchers and burgers. The sprawling patio stays packed year-round with dogs, darts, and game day crowds.
Wood-paneled East Austin pub in the Springdale General complex with sixteen draft beers and a dog-friendly patio. Counter-service sandwiches on house-baked bread run steady alongside open laptops and casual afternoon drinks.
Adult-focused gastropub pairing a deep tabletop library with craft beer and handheld street food. Custom tables have swing-out trays and service call buttons so the playing surface stays clear and the game keeps moving.
Cash-only Staten Island corner tavern pouring cold beer and serving thin-crust bar pies. Wood-paneled walls covered in local photos wrap around tables crowded with white clam pizza and fried calamari.
Long, wood-paneled pub in Murray Hill lined with shelves of imported Irish groceries. Locals pack the stools for early morning soccer matches and proper pints of Guinness.
