London pubs are the beating heart of the city, they host first dates, special celebrations, and a cracking Sunday roast—if you find the right one. They’re the meeting point for the casual afterworks that turns into life-changing heart-to-hearts in that Uber ride home at silly-o’clock in the morning.
Yet, London’s pubs are now notoriously difficult to get into, and we’re not just talking about for those that can relate to this Inbetweeners’ scene. We’re talking about because they’re just so damn popular. Well, not to worry, if you’re here then you’re in the right place. We’re sharing the top 12 best London pubs for last-minute reservations. We got you, zero-planning bestie.
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3. Sixes Social Cricket
Let’s play cricket, but make it Pub! If historic pubs aren’t your thing and you’d rather top up on bar snacks, drinks, and good times then this is the place for you. Sixes Social Cricket have got a few venues peppered through London, including: Fulham, Fitzrovia, and Shepherd’s Bush. The concept takes traditional cricket and digitizes/makes it pub-friendly. It’s the perfect activity for groups of any size, and will definitely bring out the competitive streaks in a few of your friends—be warned—and for that reason it makes our list of the best pubs in London for last-minute bookings.
Monday: 16:00 - 23:00
Tuesday: 14:00 - 23:00
Wednesday - Thursday: 12:00 - 23:00
Friday: 12:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00
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There you have it, from East to West, North to South, the best pubs that London has to offer. Whether you’re after a traditional pub, looking for a modern twist, or craving a proper Irish pub, hopefully you’ve found your perfect match from this list—and all of them are available with Ambl; winner winner.
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Now, sling ya’ hook!