The 9 Best Pubs in London For Last-Minute Plans

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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. 

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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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💡 Ready to make last-minute bookings across restaurants, bars, and pubs in London?

1. The Stablehand

First up on our list of London pubs for last-minute rezzies is The Stablehand. This is a quaint, traditional pub hugging Hyde Park. It's got a cute terrace out front and serves up some spectacular plates of food that will have you questioning the term pub grub. It gets its name from being parked next to Hyde Park’s horse riding stables, and was frequented by Winston Churchill, Tony Blair, and some big names living in the nieghbourhood. 

Opening hours 

Monday - Thursday: 12:00 - 23:30 

Friday - Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30 

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday - Thursday: 12:00 - 23:15 
Friday - Saturday: 12:00 - 23:45
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:15

Facilities

• Air-con 
• Dog-friendly 
• Parking 
• WiFi

Menu 

Get ahead of the game and take a look at their A La Carte menu

Heading there on a Sunday? This menu is for you.

Saturday light lunch? We got you.  

Address

​​📍4 Bathurst St, Tyburnia, London W2 2SD

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Looking to head out afterwards?
Check out… Seymour’s Parlour 
- Award-winning cocktails 
- Available for bookings Tuesday through Saturday until midnight. 
- An 18-minute walk, or a 5-minute Uber (we know what we’d choose!) 

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2. The Four Thieves

Karaoke, beer pong, bottomless brunch, live Jazz, comedy nights, drag queens, club nights, The Four Thieves has got it all. You’ll find this vibrant London pub in Battersea, and it’s the perfect shout if your plans have been rained off, or you need a casual meeting spot. There’s a Pizzeria, a virtual racetrack, and a packed-out arcade. Heck, there’s even a beer garden, which they’ve aptly renamed to the Gin Yard. 

 Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 00:00

Friday: 12:00 - 2:00 

Saturday: 11:00 - 2:00 

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 23:45
Friday: 12:00 - 1:45
Saturday: 11:00 - 1:45
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:15

Facilities

• Air-con 
• Birthday catering 
• Child-friendly
• Dance-floor
• Dog-friendly 
• Garden
• Gender-neutral toilet 
• Karaoke 
• Outdoor terrace
• Private rooms 
• Wheelchair accessible toilet
• WiFi
• Winter garden

Menu 

Have a gander through their main menu here. 

Address

​​📍 51 Lavender Gardens, London SW11 1DJ

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.

Opening hours

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 

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday - Tuesday: 16:00 - 22:45
Wednesday - Thursday: 12:00 - 22:45
Friday: 12:00 - 23:45
Saturday: 10:00 - 23:45
Sunday: 10:00 - 21:45

Facilities

• Air-con 
• Child-friendly 
• Parking
• Private rooms
• Stag & Hen
• Wheelchair accessible toilet 
• WiFi 

Menu 

Take a look at the Fulham venue’s food menu here, there are also lots of cricket and food packages you can nab too. 

Address

​​📍 18 Farm Lane, Fulham, London, SW6 1PP

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4. Redwood Sports Pub & Kitchen

Looking to watch the game? Then The Redwood Sports Club and Kitchen is for you. Serving up a range of cask ales, not a stranger to a craft beer, but most importantly never missing the game. This London pub is a stone’s throw from London Bridge Station and plays everything from football, rugby, tennis, to F1 on the big screens. What are you waiting for? The game’s about to start!

Opening hours 

Monday to Friday: 11:00 - 00:00 

Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00 

Sunday: 11:00 - 23:00 

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💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Wednesday: 11:00 - 22:45
Thursday to Friday: 11:00 - 23:45
Saturday: 10:00 - 23:45
Sunday: 11:00 - 22:45

Facilities

• Air-con 
• Hen & stag
• WiFi 

Menu

Take a peek at their food and drink menu if the stomach’s already growling.  

Address

​​ 📍London Bridge Station, London SE1 9SP

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5. Long Arm Sports Pub & Brewery

One of the best pubs in the area for sports, fresh beer, and vegan food. This modern pub has an ever-changing menu of popular craft beers as well as some experimental craft brews too. They’ve got live music on Fridays, and often tend to organise special menus or deals for bigger sporting events that they screen. The staff are friendly, the vibes are great, and it’s a great location to start or end your night. 

 Opening hours 

Monday to Sunday: 12:00 - 00:00

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Sunday: 12:00 - 23:45

Facilities

• Air-con 
• Stag & Hen 
• WiFi

Menu 

Take a look at their menu here, we’re huge fans of the loaded waffles!  

Address

📍20-26 Worship St, London EC2A 2DX

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6. The Apollo Arms Public House

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A country-side gem tucked away in the heart of London. The Apollo Arms Public House brings that rustic charm, welcoming service, and damn good grub that you often associate with village pubs. Their dining room is gorgeous, and there’s even a secret beer garden out the back—but, you didn’t hear it from us! This cooperatively owned pub has a great selection of real ales, and serves everything from charming bar snacks through to three course Sunday meals.

Opening hours 

‍Monday: 16:00 - 23:00 
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‍Tuesday to Wednesday: 12:00 - 23:00 

 Thursday to Friday: 12:00 - 00:00 

 Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00 

 Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: 16:00 - 21:15
Tuesday to Friday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 18:00 - 21:15
Saturday: 10:00 - 15:15 / 18:00 - 21:15
Sunday: 12:00 - 19:45

Facilities

• Air-con 
• WiFi
• Beer garden

Menu 

They’ve got a few menus you need to know about, our favourite though is their set lunch menu, running Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 16:00

Address  

📍 13-19 Old Town, London SW4 0JT

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7. Farringdon Tap

This is not your traditional boozer. Located just a short walk from Farringdon station, The Farringdon Tap is a modern pub with 21 beers on tap—a record for any good pub in the area! But, it doesn’t stop there. As if a good beer selection wasn’t enough, Farringdon Tap has also got a Gyoza kitchen, karaoke rooms, and an old-school arcade game that we’ll leave as a surprise for you. Few pubs do ‘pubbing’ this good.

 Opening hours 

Monday: 15:00 - late

Tuesday: 15:00 - late

Wednesday: 15:00 - late

Thursday - Friday: 12:00 - late

Saturday - Sunday: Closed  

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: 15:00 - 23:45
Tuesday: 15:00 - 23:45
Wednesday: 15:00 - 23:45
Thursday - Friday: 12:00 - 23:45
Saturday - Sunday: Closed  

Facilities

• Dog-friendly 
• Karaoke
• Outdoor terrace
• Private rooms 
• WiFi 

Menu 

Their beer list is ever-changing, but you can stay updated right here. 

Address

📍41 Farringdon St, London EC4A 4AN

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8. Greenwood

Also part of the ETM group, you’ve got Greenwood Sports Bar near Victoria station. This central London pub screens all major sporting events, and follows the same vein of service to other pubs in the ETM group. The team works with local suppliers to bring you the freshest ingredients at minimal impact to the environment. Greenwood also supports The Childhood Trust: supporting vulnerable children living in poverty in London. They give all guests the options to donate 25p to the charity on the bill—a great initiative! 

Opening hours 

Monday - Saturday: 11:00 - 00:00 

Sunday: 11:00 - 23:00

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday - Tuesday: 11:00 - 22:45
Wednesday - Saturday: 11:00 - 23:45
Sunday: 11:00 - 22:45

Facilities

• Air-con 
• Stag & Hen
• WiFi

Menu

They’ve got everything from stonebaked pizza to banging burgers. Take a look.  

Address

📍170 Victoria St, London SW1E 5LB

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 9. Broadleaf

American-style food, a friendly atmosphere, and sports all year around: Broadleaf has got a lot going for it. This gastropub often combines sporting events with food menus, to give you the ultimate sporting experience with your mates. There’s lunch combos: a meal and a drink for £10, and they’re even open to private events if you wanted to do something special for your birthday or a work team build. Team-building in the pub? Sign us up! 

Opening hours 

Monday to Tuesday: 11:00 - 23:00

Wednesday: 11:00 - 00:00 

Thursday to Friday: 11:00 - 01:00

Saturday: 12:00 - 22:00

Sunday: Closed

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Tuesday: 11:00 - 22:45
Wednesday to Friday: 11:00 - 23:45

Facilities

• WiFi
• Air-con 
• Private rooms
• Stag & Hen

Menu

Burgers, brews, and the wings! Oh, please get the wings! Check out their menu here.  

Address

📍Tower 42, 25 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1HN

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Find and make last-minute plans with Ambl

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!

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