Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Lambeth

Looking for the best pubs in Lambeth? South Bank pubs, Brixton locals, and riverside drinking spots from Waterloo to Streatham. From long-established locals to busy borough-centre bars, drinking out in Lambeth reflects the wider pub culture of London. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Lambeth's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The Crown & Anchor Pub
Brixton Beer garden Real ale

The Crown & Anchor★★★★★

246 Brixton Road, Lambeth, London, SW9 6AQ

A Brixton institution with a huge beer garden, cask ales, and a buzzing crowd on match days and sunny weekends.

5-star rated Website listed Local favourite MapsWebsite
  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Live music Brixton

    The Effra Hall Tavern★★★★★

    38 Kellett Road, Brixton, SW2 1EB

    A proper Brixton local with live music, real ale, and one of the friendliest pub atmospheres in south London.

    Community pub 5-star rated Website listed MapsWebsite
  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Trinity Arms★★★★★

    45 Trinity Gardens, Brixton, SW9 8DR

    A Brixton village pub with a compact garden, rotating cask beers, and a relaxed neighbourhood feel.

    Brixton Craft beer Garden MapsWebsite

More pubs in Lambeth

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    Beer garden

    The Duke of Edinburgh

    204 Ferndale Road, Brixton, SW9 8FR

    A Ferndale Road local with a spacious garden, pub food, and a crowd that mixes Brixton old-timers with newcomers.

    Brixton Pub food Website listed
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    Real ale

    The Morley's Brixton

    76 Clapham Park Road, SW4 7BX

    A Clapham Park corner pub with cask ale, a friendly bar team, and a reliable stop on the Brixton border.

    Clapham Park Corner pub Website listed
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    The White Horse

    94 Brixton Hill, SW2 1TP

    A Brixton Hill local with a big frontage, cask beers, and a steady crowd of south London regulars.

    Brixton Hill Real ale Local favourite
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    The Fire Station

    139-141 Lambeth Road, SE1 7DG

    A converted fire station near the Imperial War Museum with polished food, craft beer, and a striking interior.

    Lambeth Road Craft beer Historic building
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    The Duke of Cornwall

    96-98 Kennington Road, SE11 6NL

    A Kennington local with cask ales, pub food, and a relaxed crowd between the Oval and the Elephant.

    Kennington Real ale Pub food
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    The Cavendish Arms

    47 Cavendish Road, Stockwell, SW9 0PU

    A Stockwell corner pub with a beer garden, rotating real ales, and a loyal south London following.

    Stockwell Beer garden Real ale
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    The Regency Tavern

    17-19 St James's Street, Brighton? , SW16 1LF

    A Streatham High Road pub with a welcoming atmosphere, pub food, and a classic suburban London local feel.

    Streatham Pub food Suburban local