Boozy Lunch in London
What better time to get the drinks in than as soon as the clock strikes 'almost-socially-acceptable-drinking-time'. Whether you're battling the hangover or just fancy a little lunchtime tipple on the sly, we've rounded up some of our favourite bars for a boozy lunch in London. They all serve food of course - we wouldn't want you getting too drunk now, would we? Take a peek at our recommended spots for a boozy lunch in London.
Last updated on 23rd November 2021
Exhibiting all sorts of quirky oddities across their interior, The Prince Albert is a gastro pub in Camden that charms on first glance - even more so when one spots their ever impressive beer and ale selection, most of which have been sourced from local brewers. Pair that with their extra sweet menu of gastro pub classics and you're in for one helluva treat. Head to The Prince Albert, one of our recommended bars for a boozy lunch in London.
When it comes to a dose of lunch and drinks in London, there's one top location set in the heart of Camden that's promising a hearty level of both. Not only can you catch gastro inspired bites and British lunchtime fare at Spread Eagle, there's craft beers to boot.
Do lunch the right way (with some cheeky boozing) and head to Ask For Janice where you'll find all manner of glorious liquors and tipples to satisfy your afternoon hankerings. Dig in to fresh lunch plates, light bites or something to graze on here where plush foods come as standard and you can pair your nosh with over 60 draught and bottled beers, some wine or choose form 40 Gins.
Smith of Smithfields is a colourful venue that prides itself on catering for every mood. Decorated with distinctly rustic decor, the restaurant's talented team of chefs work with the best cuts of meat that Britain's farmers have to offer, butchering, seasoning and grilling each cut on site before serving it to the many guests that walk through the door. To help wash the copious amounts of comfort food down, the bar offers 60 different types of craft beer and an array of handcrafted cocktails.
This one'll put a smile on you thirsty face. Innovative mixology features heavily throughout their cocktail menu, alongside a failsafe selection of well-loved classics and a number of low-calorie 'skinnies' - all the more delicious when savoured alongside fresh and seasonally inspired British dishes.
If you're hanging out around Victoria Park one morning with the gang and want a good boozy lunch nearby, then you could do no better than People's Park Tavern. There isn't anywhere quite like it, or indded anywhere that makes you feel so happy to be a Londoner - with its amazing parkside location, friendly daytime atmosphere, great hearty pub menu, and creative craft beers you won't ever want to leave.
The Lillie Langtry is a homely pub located a stone's throw away from Earls Court station in West London. Blending traditional with contemporary, the pub boasts a Victorian cocktail lounge downstairs and a kitchen that serves both brunch dishes a selection of different meats from their grill menu. Whether you're catching up with mates after work or enjoying a pub lunch with your family, this West London pub promises to please.
Based just a stone's throw away from its original sister venue, Tank and Paddle Bishopsgate hopes to draw in the city's many busy workers with its comfort food offering, fun games and home brewed pints of beer. While the kitchen staff roll out freshly made stone-baked pizzas, the bar is busy serving home brewed pints of craft beer and real ale, all created in the giant tanks that stand behind the bar. Created with those boozy lunches in mind, this venue deals exclusively in fun vibes.
For a delicious boozy brunch in a stunning Chelsea members club, there's only one choice. Beaufort House lays on a spectacular spread featuring light bites like fresh pastries, omelettes and salads as well as hearty burgers and steaks which really is a sight for sore eyes. With the venue's spread of wines, cocktails and champers it would be rude not to make it a boozy one.
Venture Northwards for a little pub lunch special with plenty of booze. Angel's the Nags Head is a quaint pub oozing country side charm with its wooden décor and laid-back atmosphere, perfect for settling down with some hearty pub grub and pint (or two). Wood fired pizzas and the usual spread of burgers, sandwiches and steaks are on offer at this classic drinking den.