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The London Fiver – Five of the Best Sports Bars

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One could certainly argue that every pub in the UK is a sports bar, since it’s naturally where everyone gathers to watch a match.  Certain pubs, of course, are bound to have their favored teams’ colors adorning the walls and cheering supporters on game day.  However, some places go above this to mark themselves as true sports bars, a place seemingly designed only to watch the … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Sports Bars

The London Fiver – Five Atmospheric Subterranean London Bars To Visit

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Today, underground is a word that tends to conjure images of secrecy and exclusivity when it comes to places.  When it comes to London, the underground is synonymous with the city’s subterranean train service.  Of course, there is also the original meaning and applied to bars; it can mean any number of drinking establishments that can be found below the London streets.  The … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Atmospheric Subterranean London Bars To Visit

Ten Small Craft Breweries to Visit in London

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Craft beer is the wave of the future.  So many new breweries have sprung up in the last few years it feels as if they’re reproducing at the same speed as rabbits.  The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) estimates there are 125 craft breweries in the city spread out amongst the boroughs and neighborhoods.  With so many throughout Greater London, it can be hard to determine which ones … [Read more...] about Ten Small Craft Breweries to Visit in London

Tipsy Touring: Your Guide to London Brewery and Gin Distillery Tours

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Besides tea, a couple of drinks that are endemic to Britain's identity are ale and gin.  Ale is a combination of yeast, hops, and barley that is warm fermented and there are many different types of beer you can make from it depending on the amount and types of ingredients.  Gin, on the other hand, is a spirit developed from juniper berries.  Both beverages not only have a … [Read more...] about Tipsy Touring: Your Guide to London Brewery and Gin Distillery Tours

The London Fiver – Five London Bars Based on Television and Film To Visit

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There are literally hundreds of pubs and bars all over London, and while many have a great British charm to them, sometimes you might be looking for something different.  If you’re anything like me, you love movies and TV shows.  You also love an immersive experience from your favorites in both mediums.  As it so happens, there are several bars in London that can provide you … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five London Bars Based on Television and Film To Visit

London Annual: Ten of the Oldest Businesses in London

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People have been exchanging money for goods for centuries, and London has seen some kind of commerce since the Romans first built the city as we know it.  Most companies that we know of today, however, are fairly recent inventions in the grand scheme of things.  It wouldn’t be until the 17th or 18th Centuries that most shops and restaurants would even come into being.  Some … [Read more...] about London Annual: Ten of the Oldest Businesses in London

The London Fiver – Five of the Best Game and Entertainment Centers in London

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Everyone enjoys playing video games, whether it’s old school Pac Man or newer team-based games such as Overwatch.  There are plenty of options for gaming fun in London from those who just want an arcade machine for some single-player action to big-time eSports competitions.  Other gaming opportunities even offer you the chance to fully immerse yourself in another world via … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Game and Entertainment Centers in London

London’s Most-Welcoming Pubs for Furry Patrons

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Dog's are man's best friend, they say, and many people love taking their dog with them to the bar or pub.  In London, sometimes the dog is already there, usually a pet of the owners and sometimes belonging to a patron.  They come in all shapes and sizes in all types of pubs, and usually, all want the same thing--a nice pat on the head or maybe a bit of that roast you're … [Read more...] about London’s Most-Welcoming Pubs for Furry Patrons

The London Fiver – Five of the Best Riverside Pubs To Have a Pint

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  London’s pubs are one of the most charming aspects of the city.  They get even better when you can find one next to the Thames River.  Many of the city’s pubs are right on the river and offer a magnificent view of the flowing waters and the ships that traverse the Thames.  It can be hard to pick only one of these great watering holes.  They’re all gorgeous on the … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Riverside Pubs To Have a Pint

The London Fiver – Five of the Best Hotel Bars

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You can sometimes tell how good a hotel is by its bar.  The ambiance, alcohol selection, food, and service shows you whether the hotel really wants to keep you around and make you comfortable.  Some hotel bars are so great that they’re worth visiting even if you’re not staying in the hotel.  With the magnificent luxury hotels in the city, London is full of equally posh hotel … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Hotel Bars

The London Fiver – Five of the Best London Dive Bars

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Dive bars are an experience.  They're not fancy, they don't have a five-star menu, and you probably wouldn't recommend them to your friends.  However, this horrible reputation is many times undeserved.  Dive bars in both the US and the UK are havens for locals.  They might be full of kitsch or memorabilia from employees.  They engender a loyalty in their regulars because the … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best London Dive Bars

10 London Pubs Frequented by Your Favourite British Authors Throughout History

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Everybody loves a good pub, especially if you’re an author. Some writers tend to like them a little too much, but sometimes it takes a pint or two to really get the creative juices flowing. From Marlowe to Virginia Woolf, there are plenty of pubs in London that are tied to some of the greatest novelists, playwrights, and poets in British literature. There’s even a London … [Read more...] about 10 London Pubs Frequented by Your Favourite British Authors Throughout History

Down the Pub: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about London Pubs You Might Not Know

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People visit London for plenty of reasons. They love the parks, the theatres of the West End, the museums, and the monuments to history. One experience anyone visit London must have is to experience a real London pub. The first pubs were established as ale houses during the Medieval period, and were actual houses where the homeowner would serve ale he brewed to paying … [Read more...] about Down the Pub: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about London Pubs You Might Not Know

The Tube: There Is A New Secret Underground Bar In London That Contains An Entire Tube Carriage – Photos

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I'm going to have to definitely add this to my next London itinerary. A new cocktail bar has opened in London that is modeled after an abandoned Tube Station. It's called Cahoots and the whole place has a vintage 1940's theme. https://vimeo.com/124619162 Sounds like a fun night out! See their website for booking information. Going underground. Source: There Is A … [Read more...] about The Tube: There Is A New Secret Underground Bar In London That Contains An Entire Tube Carriage – Photos

The London Fiver – Five of the Best London Speakeasies

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During Prohibition-era America, the only way to get a good drink was to find some secret hold-in-the-wall joint and whisper the password to a thick-necked man guarding the door. While this was never a part of British history, the mystery and allure of the speakeasy brings modern Londoners a chance to try a bar scene that’s a little bit different, giving them not only tasty … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best London Speakeasies

The London Fiver – Five More Fun Uniquely London Pubs and Bars

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And we’re back! In a city as big as London, it’s easy to find more than five fun pubs and bars. When there are over 4,000 drinking establishments in Greater London, a newer place has to do something different and do it well in order to build a customer base. From crazy décor to bespoke drinks, you can find an interesting place to grab a drink in any part of the city. Have a … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five More Fun Uniquely London Pubs and Bars

Ye Olde Inn – 10 London Pubs with Rooms to Let

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Long ago, pubs weren’t just a gathering place or a bar to get plastered in, many were also inns, giving weary travelers a place to for food and shelter. Though hotels have since risen up as the premier place to stay when you’re away from home, the pendulum has swung back as several companies have renewed the accommodations aspect of several London pubs. Have a look at 10 of … [Read more...] about Ye Olde Inn – 10 London Pubs with Rooms to Let

The London Fiver – Five Fun London Pubs Worth a Visit That Aren’t Your Bog Standard Pub

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A pub is a great place to relax and London certainly has plenty of options for that. However, what if you want something more? Something a little different? Well, if that sounds like you, London also has plenty of interesting and fun pubs in which to take your pint. Whether it’s the décor, the selection, or some other unique quality, there are several interesting pubs that will … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Fun London Pubs Worth a Visit That Aren’t Your Bog Standard Pub

Great London Pubs: Ten Interesting Pub Names and Their Fascinating Histories

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Previously, we brought you ten pubs from around the United Kingdom that had some pretty odd names and how they came about them. Now we turn our attention to interesting pub names in London. Some are still open, while others have long since shut. Enjoy a look at some of oddest places to pull a pint in England’s capitol. Lord Rodneys Head Closed now, the pub was located in … [Read more...] about Great London Pubs: Ten Interesting Pub Names and Their Fascinating Histories

London Pubs: The Top Five Strangest Pubs in London – Have You Been to One?

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Everyone has their favorite local, the place where you go at the end of the day to unwind, have a pint, and forget that dreaded cell they still call an office. However, when you’re on holiday, you may not want to find a normal pub. You may want something with a bit of flair, a dash of the different, and perhaps even the strange. Next time you find yourself in London, be sure to … [Read more...] about London Pubs: The Top Five Strangest Pubs in London – Have You Been to One?

Maps: A London Pub for All Reasons

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The folks over at Herb Lester Associates make beautiful maps of London, focusing on specific areas. They've just released a new map just in time for the holidays that focuses on the best places in London to grab a pint. From their website: There are pub guides for real ale drinkers, for amateur historians and for walkers, but this is a guide for all reasons. The 30 pubs … [Read more...] about Maps: A London Pub for All Reasons

Guest Article: London’s Best Historic Pubs by David Long

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For all the millions who have come to know London's familiar face, like any truly great city it retains its secrets. For every Hampton Court or Westminster Abbey there are many hundreds of lesser treasures, so many indeed that the sheer weight of cultural and architectural wealth can overwhelm and each day these same visitors stroll through the streets without even noticing so … [Read more...] about Guest Article: London’s Best Historic Pubs by David Long

All aboard for a week of cocktails – London Cocktail Week 2011

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During London Cocktail Week in October, cocktail tours on original red Routemaster double-decker buses will visit more than 100 cocktail bars, each offering a bespoke drink for £4. At special London Cocktail Week bus stops outside participating bars, bartenders will serve mini-cocktails to drinkers wearing a London Cocktail Week wristband while they wait for the … [Read more...] about All aboard for a week of cocktails – London Cocktail Week 2011

Dainty Delights of East London – Guide to the East End of London

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It’s a common misconception that all the sights and sounds of the city are located in zone 1. Some of London’s most prized possessions are located in the east, and although they’re not Buckingham Palace or Trafalgar Square, they’re still definitely worth investigating! It’s also a lot cheaper staying at hotels in the East End, allowing you to save your hard-earned pounds whilst … [Read more...] about Dainty Delights of East London – Guide to the East End of London

Top 5 of the Oldest Pubs in London to Visit And Have a Pint – Which One is Your Favorite?

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Which pub is the oldest in London? Ask twelve men and you´ll get twelve different answers. Since 90% of London pubs were destroyed in the Great Fire in 1666, there aren´t many pubs left that date from before 1666. Of the ones that did escape the Great Fire, retrieving the exact date is quiet hard most of the times. And of the few that did survive many claim to be the oldest. … [Read more...] about Top 5 of the Oldest Pubs in London to Visit And Have a Pint – Which One is Your Favorite?

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