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Best Pubs in Westminster
Looking for the best pubs in Westminster? Soho institutions, Covent Garden alley pubs, and Whitehall-adjacent historic drinking rooms. From long-established locals to busy borough-centre bars, drinking out in Westminster reflects the wider pub culture of London. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Westminster's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.
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VictorianThe Sherlock Holmes
10 Northumberland Street, WC2N 5DB
A Charing Cross pub with a Sherlock Holmes museum upstairs and a Victorian frontage on Northumberland Street.
Charing Cross Sherlock Holmes Website listed - Soho
The Coach and Horses
29 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 5DH
A Soho institution famous for its literary and journalistic regulars, with a classic front bar and upstairs room.
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The St Stephen's Tavern
10 Bridge Street, SW1A 2JR
A Victorian pub directly opposite Big Ben, rebuilt in 1875 and popular with tourists and Westminster workers alike.
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The Harp
47 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HS
A tiny Covent Garden pub repeatedly named CAMRA National Pub of the Year, with exceptional cask ale and no food distractions.
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The Salisbury
90 St Martin's Lane, WC2N 4AP
A Victorian gin palace on St Martin's Lane with ornate mirrors, polished wood, and one of the finest pub interiors in the West End.
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The Chandos
39 William IV Street, WC2N 4DD
A Sam Smith's pub near Trafalgar Square with cheap pints, marble bar, and a faithful after-work crowd.
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The Blue Posts
81 Newman Street, Soho, W1T 3ET
A Soho local with cask ale, a compact interior, and a relaxed crowd away from the busiest tourist streets.
Soho Real ale Local favourite