The 100 best bars and pubs in London: after work drinks

Beautifully retro eighteenth-century church hall meets exotic taxidermy showroom that attracts young drinkers.

A bright, modern bar with drinks and tapas straight out of Andalusia.

A boisterous west London outpost for the Aberdeenshire-based brewer. Head along for a pre-Shepherd’s Bush Empire sharpener.

Great for a pre-gig party where the beer is always amazing.

Former station gatehouse turned busy craft beer pub.

Always crowded, insanely atmospheric, pavement spillage inevitable.

Aim for a sunny summer evening – Granary Square is quite lovely when the sun is setting.

An after-work favourite, although we also recommend visiting when the loyal regulars from surrounding ad agencies are stuck in pitch meetings.

Cramped, heaving, noisy – and loving every second of it. The Lamb & Flag always attracts an after-work crowd.

Spacious railway arch transformed into a well-stocked bottle shop and bar.

Cool customers crowd in for cocktails and conversation.

A wonderful local that makes everyone feel at home.

This charming, characterful boozer is curiously unbothered by the crowds you’ll find in other Borough pubs. So it’s perfect for a quiet few pints. 

A bar for professional people who may lack a professional appreciation of wine.

Come on Monday nights, when all bottles of wine are sold at take-home prices.