Top 30 Best British ale in London

“Great pub, fabulous landlady, skysports, reasonably priced. What's not to like.”

“I booked The Snug at The Barley Mow for a client lunch event. From beginning to end the experience was delightful. We booked for canapes then the feasting menu and it was excellent. Top marks for the gorgeous bread and creamy butter, vegan shepherds pie and moist chicken. We shouldn't have fitted in the amazing sticky toffee pudding but we just about managed. We had overwhelmingly positive feedback from our clients about the whole experience. BIG shout out to our main host Belle who could not have been friendlier and more accommodating. It would be nice if they offered to save you a space in the bar if you've booked the Snug and wanted to continue but we managed to find a corner that worked to continue the party. Thanks all, we'll be back!”

“Came to London for a weekend away and stopped by for a family meal. Food was lovely and so many varieties of drinks to choose from, the pub is well stocked. Bar area looks stunning with the decor, the place is kept really clean and tidy considering how big it is inside. Joanne the manager was a star and so polite, friendly and funny made us feel so welcomed, believe she was working with a lad called Michael who served our food (10/10 for the fish and chips and burgers) and was very helpful and an absolute pleasure. Pub also has a pool table which was very cool as we haven’t seen any in our short stay here. Will definitely be back when we visit London again we can’t wait”

“Excellent pub, unpretentious, with a nice buzz. The staff seem to be genuinely nice people who want to do a good job, which seems to be rare these days. I'm very happy to have found this place. It has two lovely real ales, the session ale is particularly nice and very reasonably priced. For that reason alone, I'll be going back.”

“Excellent atmosphere good quality food and drink polite staff”

“Nice friendly pub, lots of promotions sports on TV. Well worth a visit.”

“Had a fab time at the Halloween quiz. Unfortunately our team mate Phoebe Phalanges didn't really help much and we came last. Always have good food and friendly service here. We quiz here regularly (Wednesday nights) and now we are regulars we are made to feel a part of The Huntsman family.”

“Chippy next door and they let us use their outdoor seating to eat our chip supper along with a nice pint. Happy Friday.”

“First visit to The White Hart Inn. Wish this was closer to home. Very friendly staff, excellent service and great food. A couple of the party had special dietary needs. Their menu offered a wide variety of meals. Everyone in the party was very happy and we will definitely be returning in the new year.”

“What a great pub! Found this when looking for somewhere to stay when going to Harry Potter studios. Really cosy feel to the pub. Really attentive and happy staff make the place feel welcoming. Great, reasonably priced food and good ale. Exceptional breakfasts aswell. Stopped in a family room that was spacious and had everything you need, maybe a little dated but very clean. The very large bed was comfy as was the sofa bed for our daughter. Good base for the studios and within easy reach of the big smoke. We will be back, thanks for a lovely stay.”

“This restaurant was flawless! From the outside where there is plenty of parking at the rear of the premises to the front tables to the interior decor and comfy seating. I chose the Bar 1 burger as they only had the lunch menu as they were members of staff down on the kitchen. It was delivered within about 10 minutes and was delicious. I could have had another. I asked the bar server for a selection of sauces rather than the standard mayo and ketchup that was offered and she gave me sweet chilli, English mustard and brown sauce. She couldn't have done enough for me. She was brilliant. Needless to say I will be visiting again.”

“Very pleasant and good atmosphere, without playing any music at all. Good service, excellent and very helpful staff. Generally, affordable prices for food and drinks with special offers during the weekdays.”

“Our office was booked in for an all day meeting and we used the Buckland Suite. Lovely airy room. Good location just inside main door on the right near Reception. Lovely hotel and surroundings. Lovely clean ladies toilets with great facilities and sofas to sit and rest on. Great selection of teas. Fabulous buffet lunch. Very friendly staff. Parking on site. Bus stops nearby and close to Galleria Shopping Centre and Parkway shops and restaurants.”

“Amy is amazing!! My dog Blizz loves his daily walks with her and his friends! Would highly recommend, Blizz is a massive dog and she has complete control on and off the lead with him. Thank you!”

“Went there the other night for some drinks and ended up having fish & chips a few hours later and my partner had a mixed grill. Fish was cooked to perfection and chips were top notch. Great portion size too. All the meat on the mixed grill was spot on. Both really happy and exceeded expectations. Asked for the chefs name and it was Henry I believe. Well done to him and the rest of the team. Will come again 100%”

“Large helpings of good food, main + pudding, and beer plus coffee for under £18 per head. Terrific value.”

“We had our wedding at The Canonbury and it was the perfect location for our special day. Service was fantastic, food was outstanding, drinks were topped up all afternoon and the staff could not have been more accommodating. Our guests especially loved the beautiful gardens. I would highly recommend for anyone to host a special event at this classic and stylish London pub.”

“Lovely old school pub ,you turn up the staff are friendly and social more beer drinkers than shot drinkers but still good enough for the ladies”

“One of the Nice Pub I have encountered in a while, Staff is Polite and their service is also fast on Regular Day but if you will come here at Sunday there's always a rush and 1 hour waiting time on food which is mind blowing but I can understand when it's a rush it's a rush otherwise their service is fast”

“Amazing little find Great beer, great food but above all the staff create the best environment and make you feel special! Definitely worth a visit (or 2)”

“The Watford and Surrounding area bereavement support group use this location for a meetup at 11.00 on the last Sunday of the month. We have found this to be the perfect place to have a coffee and a chat with others going through the same life-changing challenges we all face when losing a loved one. The staff here are very friendly and always make us feel welcome.”

“Lovely pub landlord very friendly and so are the locals. Good pint of Guinness too.”

“Great night. Friendly pub with Friday night karaoke. Clean toilets and pub was well looked after. Good range of drinks”

“We have just had a lovely lunch at The Harrow, food and service was excellent as was the coffee. The staff are friendly and looked after us really well, as it was lunch time it was a bit quieter than the evenings but suited us nicely.”

“Good pub,friendly staff,nice garden,families and dogs welcomed.”

“This is one of my favourite places to visit when I am down in London for work,however, depending on the crew that is on the floor the service level seems to drop massively. The landlord and the beautiful lady that works beside him are great people and always helpful,perhaps the staff needs to learn a bit more on customer service skills so the level of service remains consistent.”

“This place is amazing for overall ambience, music, food and drinks menu. But what really stands out about this place is the excellent and friendly customer service. I would highly recommend this place for anyone wishing to be served right and anyone looking for a great time.”

“Thank you to all of the staff for looking after us this evening and giving us the most excellent service. We came here tonight as a couple to celebrate my birthday and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a fabulous night. The food was delicious (we ordered from the festive menu) but the staff were amazing as nothing was too much trouble. I have a range of medical needs, however the staff made sure they accommodated these whilst still being friendly and professional at all times. A big shout out to Kacy (our waitress), Taylor the amazing bar man and Henry who helped out to ensure the service run smoothly - what a credit to the Beefeater team, thank you guys.”

“My wife and I popped in yesterday for breakfast prior to having a look around the garden centre. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The service was superb and very efficient. The food was excellent! I would definitely recommend this wonderful restaurant as well as the coffee/tea bar that is on site as well.”