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Traditional Pubs in London
The London's atmospheric watering holes and Traditional London Pubs weather it is a good pint in traditional surroundings or bar menu you often will sip your drink in a bit of history and amazing surroundings. Below you can come across the pubs that can do it all.
Cittie of York
The Cittie of York is an exclusive pub and a Grade II listed building full of nooks and crannies. Come in to the dark, panelled front bar and you can make your way through to the rear of the pub. You will come across a great hall with a high pitched roof and the large wine vats by the entrance reportedly hold up to 1,000 gallons each! Don't forget to have a look at the fire in the middle of the room, which has no chimney. in its place, its flue is diverted underground and out of a pipe on the wall. You can also avail a non-smoking cellar bar.
Dog and Duck
Dog and Duck is a Grade II listed building is in the middle of Soho. It has a well-preserved Victorian interior which accentuates the complete look you that would be perfect for an English pub. A good choice of guest ales is offered. You can avail a small bar upstairs which gives a view of the street below. The interior is beautified by tiles and mirrors line.
The Eagle
It's all traditional in looks as this pub sure does maintain many original features. Select from a variety of finest lagers and specialist beers including Kuppers Kolsch and Strawberry Fruli and tasty dishes such as 8oz Aberdeen Angus burger in a bun with cheddar and wedges.The Eagle has a lovely beer garden too, with climbing ivy sweeping on the outer surface walls. It has even made an appearance in the nursery rhyme "Pop Goes The Weasel."
The George Inn
The George in Borough now belongs to the National Trust the only remaining galleried coaching inn in London, The pub can be traced back to 1542, although it is probable that an inn stood on that spot even earlier. Whilst in London, Shakespeare lived and worked in Southwark. It is therefore believed likely that he would have been one of its patrons. He may even have played there. There are four bars downstairs with a restaurant serving traditional food upstairs. In the winter, snuggle up in the cosy bar area and enjoy the outside sun in the summer.
Gordon's Wine Bar
Gordon's is known to be London's oldest wine bar which is just round the corner from Charing Cross. It has something of a London tradition, and is always packed full of feel. If you appreciate wine then you should not miss it. Bow your head to enter into the darkened cellar which is lit only by candles in old wine bottles, and you will move back in time to Victorian times. This bar has an ample selection of wines from all over the world. You can also get port and sherry decanted from barrels above the bar. You can enjoy the traditional pub food which is also available and can take pleasure in sitting outside in the summer.
The Lamb
The Lamb was built in the early 18th century and it takes both the name of philanthropist William Lamb by the pub and the street. Its looks were enhanced in Victorian times and remain a good Victorian pub to this day. Serving good quality beer and food makes it very it's popular with locals. The bar remnant features of old Victorian times and the rare snob screens are still taken care of. These would once have hidden a drinker's identity at the bar. One can see other artefacts from the period are also spread and mounted throughout the pub.
The Trafalgar
The Trafalgar is just as spectacular as one of the London's best attractions in Greenwich with many other visible appeals. The Trafalgar is a riverside pub built in about 1837. Alongside other Greenwich pubs, it became famous for its whitebait suppers. Whitebait is still served today, as is a selection of other British staples. More than 1,000 original prints marking Greenwich's rich heritage line the pub's walls.
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