Britain has a lot to offer, from red telephone boxes, double-decker buses and endless cups of tea. That being said the British pub is an experience you just have to make the most of. Whether you have a pint of ale, opt for a spirit or decide on a cider it makes no difference its all about the atmosphere.
There are so many options that it can be overwhelming. This list is just a snippet but it is a great place to start. These are the pubs saturated in history, culture and those most demanding of a visit.
The Eagle and Child, Oxford
“The Inklings” were a group of writers in the 1930s and 1940s who used to meet here on the regular. Among them the greater of both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and C S Lewis, creator of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
The Dog and Duck, Soho
An adorable little English pub that was favourited by George Orwell. The famous author is said to have downed celebratory absinthe in this very pub when Animal Farm was selected for the American Book of the Month Club.
The Star Tavern, Belgravia
This fascinating pub has seen its fair share of famous guests in the past century. However, it really is the infamous ones that this pub is most known. The Great Train Robbers hatched their plan to attack the Mail service in 1963 in the grand upstairs room.
The French House, Soho
In WW2, The French House was actually used as a meeting place for the French Resistance, including General de Gaulle. That being said, the first known landlord was actually German, Herr Schmidt, who found himself deported after the outbreak of the First World War.
The Lamb and Flag, Covent Garden
This pub can be found in the iconic capital city of London and was often visited by the famous British author Charles Dickens. The lane just outside the pub was well-known for bare-knuckle street fighting. Not only that but the upstairs room is named after another famous guest, 17th-century poet John Dryden.
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