Here’s a curated list of London’s Top 10 Most Iconic Bars!!! 🍻✨
These are some of the city’s most beloved and historic pubs, each with unique charm and stories to tell! With over 3,000 pubs across London, these stand out for their character, history, and legendary regulars. 🏆 1. The Churchill Arms Famous for its breathtaking flower displays – this Kensington pub is a floral masterpiece! 🌸🌿 In fact, it’s even won awards at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. With nearly 200 pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets (costing over £20k a year to maintain!), it’s a true spectacle. Thankfully, an automatic irrigation system keeps everything blooming effortlessly! 💷💦 Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm–11pm, Sun 12pm–10:30pm ⚓ 2. The Prospect of Whitby A historic riverside pub in the heart of Docklands, claiming to be the oldest on the Thames! 🏴☠️🌊 Once frequented by smugglers, pirates, and even used for cockfighting and bare-knuckle brawls, it earned the nickname “The Devil’s Tavern.” Today, it’s a charming spot with nautical decor and classic pub vibes. 🍺🦜 Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm–11pm, Sun 12pm–10pm 🏛️ 3. The George Inn A unique 17th-century pub owned by the National Trust, located near Borough Market. 🏮📜 Rebuilt after a fire in 1676, it was a favourite of Charles Dickens, who mentioned it in Little Dorrit and Our Mutual Friend. The Middle Bar was once a coffeehouse he visited! ☕📖 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm–11pm, Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–10pm 🛳️ 4. The Mayflower The only pub in the UK that sells US stamps! 🇺🇸📮 Renamed in the 20th century to honour the ship that once docked nearby on the Thames in Rotherhithe. If you can prove you’re a descendant of one of the Mayflower travellers, you’ll be invited to sign their cherished guestbook! A model of the ship sits above the bar among antiques and curios. 🚢✨ Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm–11pm, Sun 12pm–10pm Each of these pubs offers not just drinks, but a journey through London’s rich history. Perfect for explorers, history buffs, and anyone who loves a good story with their pint! 🍻❤️ #UK#London#Travel#LondonPubs #IconicBars #HistoricPubs #ChurchillArms #ProspectOfWhitby #GeorgeInn