London : Pubs & Gastropubs

The pub is London's living room, and the choice here is simple: do you want a pint in a historic boozer or a proper meal where the kitchen matters as much as the bar? Traditional pubs lean on cask ale, open fires, and centuries of history — some, like Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, rebuilt in 1667 after the Great Fire; gastropubs put a serious menu front and centre, often with a Sunday roast worth booking for. Your choice depends on whether the draw is the room or the food. Travjoy grouped these so you know which to walk into.

Which One Suits Your Visit?

• Want history, cask ale, and atmosphere? → Pubs — traditional boozers, open fires, centuries-old rooms.
• After a proper sit-down meal and a Sunday roast? → Gastropubs — kitchen-led, booking advised at weekends.