The best Marylebone pubs

As Marylebone grows more gentrified, this backstreet local seems increasingly out of place in its surroundings. No bad thing, of course. The Golden Eagle remains what it’s been for years: an unpretentious, comfortable-as-old-slippers little boozer (and we mean little; seating’s limited to a couple of tables and a string of bar stools along the front window). 

Dating back to 1777, this backstreet mews pub is the very definition of a hidden gem. Amazingly spicy Chongqing noodles come courtesy of LIU Xiaomian, while independent London breweries provide the ale. One of the city's best boozers – just don't tell too many people about it, alright?

London’s oldest gay pub is a busy, down-to-earth West End boozer with a quiet, comfortable main area and disco downstairs. Compared to London’s trendier venues, it feels slightly suburban, but this is no bad thing, and it’s nice to visit a bar where you don’t have to shout. A refreshing change from the Soho scene.

This corner pub in Marylebone started life in 1791 as a meeting place for farmers to pawn their goods. Legend has it that the wooden snugs (now listed) on either side of the bar gave them a bit of privacy in which to make their transactions. These days, there's a good range of lagers and bottled beers along with the ales, plus food (mainly Pieminster pies). 

Michel Roux Jr has turned his hand to pub grub at The Wigmore, a self-styled ‘modern British tavern’ at The Langham Hotel said to mirror public houses of the past. It may sound contrived, but high-end design suits this former banking hall kitted out with globular lights, gloss paint and fabric-clad walls. Toto, we’re not in ’Spoons any more.

Built more than a century ago, this ornate corner site in Marylebone has also been called the Golden Eagle, O’Conor Don and (most recently) Conduit of Tybourne. Now it boasts a seriously smart chophouse style dining room on its first floor and speakeasy style basement bar to explore.

This posh pub boasts gastropub credentials and probably isn’t the place for real ale enthusiasts. But a strong wine list keeps the drinking element of this old pub on point. Book in early for Sunday lunch.

This Marylebone boozer, just around the corner from Regent's Park and Baker Street, offers a slick pub look and trad bar food, including that all important Sunday roast. Compared to some of the other pubs in the area, this one's a bit of a baby, only established in 1807.