London pubs have been an integral part of British society for centuries. You'll find them all over the city. No matter what your taste in drink and atmosphere, there is surely a pub that will fit the bill.

The Lamb and Flag

One of the popular pubs in Central London is known as the Lamb and Flag. It is located within the heart of Covent Garden, and at last count it is thought to be at least three hundred years old. The pub was always popular with the laborers that came there for a drink, but often a night at the pub for many of them would end in fighting. Therefore the pub is not known for the sophisticated or mannerly customers it now has today.

It is located on Rose Street and serves the typical pub food such as meat pies, fish, and a Sunday roast. Inside the pub is the architecture seen of pubs that were built during this time. The bar and beams are made of dark wood, and there is a low ceiling. As it has always been, the Lamb and Flag is quite popular with locals and tourists and can get quite busy during the evenings and weekends.

The Sherlock Holmes Pub

The Sherlock Holmes is one of the most well known pubs in England. It is considered one of the best London pubs. The Sherlock Holmes pub is quite popular due to the large statue of Sherlock Holmes. In 1957 the previous building was reconstructed to house artifacts about Sherlock Holmes that had been purchased by the Whitbread Company. Thus this pub quickly became popular with tourists.

There are two main areas to the pub, a downstairs bar and an upstairs restaurant. The downstairs bar can become quite full with locals and tourists, as the pub is located in a busy area of London known as Charing Cross. However, visitors to the pub have the ability to view all of the artifacts that are on display. There is even Sherlock Holmes memorabilia for sale, and a replica of Holmes' sitting room on display.

The Effa Pub

One of the best London pubs is located within South London and has a distinctive flavor and charm. Since it is in the area known as Brixton, the pub has incorporated its Caribbean and African roots into its design and food. The pub is mainly filled with locals during the evenings, but as the area is so diverse, there are many languages being spoken. The food of the pub is authentic Caribbean food with a lot of spicy items such as jerk chicken and curry to choose from.

The music being played is as diverse as the people with mainly reggae, calypso, and soca. However there is quite a few jazz and R and B special events that the pub hosts throughout the year. One of the greatest things about this pub is the outdoor garden, which is often filled on a warm summer night.