Cocktail bars, wine bars, and the best places to drink
A striking venue on the Putney riverfront with a beautiful terrace overlooking the Thames. The cocktail list is inventive, the weekend brunch draws crowds from across SW15, and the sunset views from the terrace are some of the best in south west London.
Modern neighborhood pub near Bishops Park serving contemporary British food and craft beers. Popular with families during the day and young professionals in the evenings.
Upscale gastropub offering refined Modern European cuisine with seasonal ingredients. Features elegant dining room, craft cocktails, and extensive wine selection.
Traditional gastropub serving exceptional Sunday roasts and seasonal British cuisine. Features cozy fireplaces, original Victorian features, and extensive wine list.
Legendary live music venue and pub that launched countless careers since the 1960s. Combines intimate gigs with quality pub food and craft beers.
Stylish contemporary bar specializing in creative cocktails and modern British sharing plates. Popular weekend destination with outdoor seating and regular DJ nights.
Traditional riverside pub with stunning Thames views and outdoor terrace. Serves classic pub fare, real ales, and hosts regular quiz nights and live music.
One of London's great live music pubs, right on Putney High Street. The Rolling Stones, U2, and Kate Bush all played here early in their careers. The live music programme is still going strong, and the pub itself is a proper, honest local.
A stylish bar on the Fulham Road with a well-curated cocktail list and an excellent selection of wines by the glass. The interiors are moody and intimate, making it one of the better spots for a proper drink in SW6.
A seasonal rooftop bar perched above Olympia that opens for the warmer months. String lights, botanical decor, street food vendors, and a crowd that knows how to make the most of a London summer. Book ahead for weekends.
A proper traditional pub on North End Road that has resisted the temptation to turn gastro. Real ales, reasonable prices, and the kind of unpretentious atmosphere that makes it a true Fulham local.
A smart wine bar and pub near Earl's Court with an excellent by-the-glass wine list and well-made bar food. It strikes the right balance between neighbourhood local and somewhere you would take someone for a proper drink.
The intimate bar inside The Gore hotel, tucked just off the Fulham Road near Queen's Gate. Dark wood, leather chairs, and a cocktail list that nods to the hotel's Victorian heritage. A genuinely special place for a quiet drink.
A lovely neighbourhood pub tucked away near the river, serving refined pub food and keeping an excellent wine list. The terrace at the back is a hidden gem on summer evenings.
A bohemian cafe, bar, and live music venue on Old Brompton Road that has been a creative hub since the 1950s. Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and Adele have all performed in the basement. The coffee is good, but the atmosphere is everything.
A Fulham Road stalwart that does everything well - Sunday roasts, craft beers, a well-chosen wine list, and a buzzy atmosphere that makes it the go-to local for the Fulham set.
Known locally as the Sloaney Pony, this handsome pub on Parsons Green has one of London's best beer lists (50+ draughts) and a front terrace that becomes the unofficial village square in summer.
A Mediterranean-leaning gastropub near Earls Court with excellent seasonal cooking, a well-kept garden, and a wine list that draws on Spain, Italy, and the south of France. Unpretentious and consistently good.
A proper local pub in the best sense - friendly staff, well-kept ales, and the kind of atmosphere where everyone seems to know everyone. No gastro pretensions, just a genuinely good boozer.