Autumn in London's Pubs

As the luxuriant green of an English summer fades into rich chocolate, coffee and auburn mounds of leaves, and the days hastily shorten, the doors of London's pubs open welcomingly to summon you inwards. Visiting London and not allocating some time to get acquainted with the city’s hostelries would be like visiting Egypt and avoiding the Pyramids. Squeeze up by the bar to natter with the locals or find a snug alcove to take over with your friends. This is an autumn pursuit that nowhere else in the world can quite compete with.

Never short on atmosphere, Britain’s pubs have, however, been roundly – and deservedly - criticised for serving up inedible food. Thankfully, this is now a thing of the past; the rise and rise of the gastropub has introduced restaurant quality dining in a more informal setting. Pubs are no longer the reserve of men, smoke and darts (though they haven’t been eradicated completely). Nowadays you can sip a white wine spritzer, your friend a sturdy pint of ale, watch the football, soak in a tastefully decorated interior and eat a delicious meal all under one roof. Not only that, multicultural London serves up such a varied menu. You’ll see typical British standards sitting at ease alongside world cuisine; hearty steak and kidney pies now compete comfortably for table space with sizzling bowls of Pad Thai.You’ll love spending some autumn time inside these cosy, historic strongholds of British culture especially now they’ve evolved; jazzed up, welcoming to all, serving some great food.