More than 100 firefighters are tackling a “challenging” blaze at a pub in Trafalgar Square in central London. The fire broke out at The Admiralty pub shortly before 5.50 pm on Tuesday, and huge plumes of smoke could be seen billowing from the building. Some ten fire engines and 70 firefighters were originally called to the scene, but this was later increased to 20 fire … [Read more...] about Trafalgar Square’s Admiralty Pub goes up in flames
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Guinness to open £73m microbrewery venue in London’s Covent Garden
Guinness is to open a £73 million microbrewery in central London next year after soaring sales for the stout brand. Diageo, the London-based drinks giant behind Guinness, said it will open the new venue at Old Brewer’s Yard in Covent Garden in Autumn 2023. The firm’s British boss said the move was a sign of the strength of the brand following the pandemic and hailed it as … [Read more...] about Guinness to open £73m microbrewery venue in London’s Covent Garden
Five of London’s Oldest Breweries Still in Operation
Beer has been a part of British culture for centuries, and London has been the capital of some of its biggest breweries, such as Young’s or Fuller’s. However, not all of the city’s breweries still consider London their home, either having closed down like Whitbread (which ceased brewing operations in 2001) or Young’s (moved to Bedford). However, some of these giants remain … [Read more...] about Five of London’s Oldest Breweries Still in Operation
London Pubs: Ten Thameside Pubs for a Pint and a View
Pubs are a dime a dozen in London, and all of them have something to offer patrons. Whether you’re looking for the oldest, the best-looking, the best food, or the best beer, you’re likely to find exactly what you want. Additionally, plenty of pubs throughout the city offer some fantastic views, including establishments along the River Thames. From the picturesque edges of … [Read more...] about London Pubs: Ten Thameside Pubs for a Pint and a View
Nights out in London: Top Ten Underground Bars For a Cocktail
Now, when we say underground, we’re not talking about bars you’ve never heard of before, but bars that are literally underground. London is full of places to drink that exist below the city’s streets. They’re in building basements, under railway arches, disguised behind more conventional establishments, or even converted from long-abandoned uses. They have atmospheres that … [Read more...] about Nights out in London: Top Ten Underground Bars For a Cocktail
The London Fiver – Five of London’s Oldest Breweries
Ale has had a long history in the United Kingdom. By some accounts, it even predates the Romans as some historians evidence that the Romans often enjoyed a Celtic ale or two during their occupation of Great Britain. By the Medieval period, ale was mostly brewed on the premises of the inns and later taverns in which it was sold. The introduction of hops meant a new drink was … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of London’s Oldest Breweries
LONDON TOP FIVE: Our Favorite London Pubs
Over the years we’ve had the pleasure of visiting many pubs all across London. Some have been terrible. Some have been wonderful. Here’s a list of five of favorites that we go back to again and again. The Mayflower - Rotherhithe The Mayflower tries to claim the title of the oldest pub on the Thames (the history is murky). This pub was founded in 1550 as The Shippe and is … [Read more...] about LONDON TOP FIVE: Our Favorite London Pubs
Fancy a Pint? Ten of London’s Most Beautiful Pubs
When it comes to a good pub, the ale is the thing you’re looking for most, then the food, and then the atmosphere. Of course, the appearance of any pub is an important part of the experience, and whether you’re looking for your new local or visiting from out of town, you want to be in a place that meets your expectations. Plenty of London’s pubs are beautiful places inside … [Read more...] about Fancy a Pint? Ten of London’s Most Beautiful Pubs
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Sports Bars
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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