10 of the best pubs with open fires in London
With autumn upon us and winter on the way, there’s no better time of year to pop into a cosy pub with roaring open fires, delicious hearty comfort meals, and the best drinks to melt away your winter blues.
Listed in no particular order, here are some of our favourite pubs with open fires in London to visit during the in the colder months, which will keep you warm, fed and watered this autumn and winter.
London pubs with real fire:
The Hollybush, Hampstead
The Holly Bush is a quaint centuries-old pub within a Grade II listed building in beautiful Hampstead. Inside the cosy traditional pub, you’ll discover a roaring open fire that sets a wonderfully homely feel. Venture upstairs into the dining room to enjoy fine food by the pub’s other open fireplace. With amazing food teamed with an excellent drink offering, you won't want to leave…
- Address: 22 Hollymount, Hampstead, London, NW3 6SG
- Tel: 020 7435 2892
- Website: www.hollybushhampstead.co.uk
The Victoria, Paddington
A beautiful 180-year-old Victorian pub in Paddington, The Victoria is particularly charming in winter time. Fuller's Pub of the Year in both 2007 and 2009, it is steeped in history, offers a wonderfully friendly atmosphere, and serves some of the best beer and home-cooked food around.
The upstairs dining room has an open fire which creates a brilliant wintery ambience in the colder months – making it the perfect spot for a meal by the fire, including a delicious traditional roast on Sundays.
- Address: 10A Strathearn Place, Paddington, London, W2 2NH
- Tel: 020 7724 1191
- Website: www.victoriapaddington.co.uk
The Star Tavern, Belgravia
The Star Tavern is an award-winning traditional London pub that has become a fan favourite for its emphasis is on great service, quality beers and home-cooked food. Its open fire is ignited in the colder months to add to its cosy, traditional charm – perfect for enjoying a drink or a meal within reach of its amber glow, and playing one of the pub’s many board games.
- Address: 6 Belgrave Mews West, Belgravia, London, SW1X 8HT
- Tel: 020 7235 3019
- Website: www.star-tavern-belgravia.co.uk
The Red Lion, Barnes
With roaring log fires inside and a heated decking area outside, you're always guaranteed a warm welcome at The Red Lion. It attracts a good crowd all year round, due to its beer garden being a main attraction in the summertime, but winter is also a particularly charming time of year at the much-loved pub.
A beautiful open fireplace is in the main dining area, which creates a warm, cosy feel. There’s also a modern outdoor fire pit in the garden, which is the perfect spot for enjoying mulled wine, warm gin cocktails or a big glass of full-bodied red…
- Address: 2 Castelnau, Barnes, London, SW13 9RU
- Tel: 0208 748 2984
- Website: www.red-lion-barnes.co.uk
The Dove, Hammersmith
A charming, much-loved pub with incredible history, The Dove has been a fixture of London life for centuries. Set right on the River Thames, with a a large open fireplace inside the dining room, it's the best pub in Hammersmith to enjoy a warm atmosphere, wonderful fresh food and a pint of ale by the fire.
- Address: 19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, London, W6 9TA
- Tel: 020 8748 9474
- Website: www.dovehammersmith.co.uk
The Crown & Sceptre, Shepherd’s Bush
Tucked away in the quiet backstreets of Shepherd’s Bush, The Crown & Sceptre is a hidden gem serving up great beers and wintery drinks, as well as authentic Thai food.
The main bar is home to a large, open fire that creates a delightful homely feel, which, teamed with spicy Thai food and board games, makes for the perfect place to hide away from the weather.
- Address: 57 Melina Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 9HY
- Tel: 020 8746 0060
- Website: www.crownandsceptreshepherdsbush.co.uk
The Castle, North Acton
A friendly, lively local in North Acton, The Castle is a traditional English pub that makes a great destination, rain or shine. While the beer garden is a popular attraction on sunny days, its large outdoor fireplace also attracts a crowd in the colder months. There’s a grand fireplace inside, too, which adds to its already homely and cosy atmosphere.
- Address: Victoria Road, North Acton, London, W3 6UL
- Tel: 020 8992 2027
- Website: www.castlenorthacton.co.uk
The Admiral Nelson, Twickenham
A friendly traditional local, The Admiral Nelson has everything you’d wish for from a local pub and more. With tasty, hearty pub food and a great selection of drinks on the menu, teamed with a cosy atmosphere and a roaring open fire, it’s a great spot in Twickenham for snuggling up with a drink or a meal and watching live sport this winter. It also serves a particularly good Sunday roast.
- Address: 123 Nelson Road, Whitton, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7BB
- Tel: 020 8894 9998
- Website: www.admiralnelsonwhitton.co.uk
One Over the Ait, Kew
Perched right on the Thames in Brentford, One Over the Ait is lively place to eat and drink overlooking Kew Bridge. Home to the first ever indoor firepit, winter time is extra special at One Over the Ait. Perch around the firepit with a glass of red wine or mug of hot gin, and tuck into a hearty, winter meal from the best of British menu.
- Address: 8 Kew Bridge Road, Brentford, London, TW8 0FJ
- Tel: 0203 581 5700
- Website: www.oneovertheait.co.uk
The Half Moon, Herne Hill
The Half Moon is a stunning Grade II listed pub, restaurant and hotel in peaceful Herne Hill in south London. It has a large outdoor firepit in its garden bar, which has plenty of seating around it for basking in the warmth while sipping your favourite wintery tipple. Retreat inside to tuck into some of the finest pub food in the area, with the pub’s Sunday roasts attracting a crowd each week.
- Address: 10 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9HU
- Tel: 020 7616 5276
- Website: www.halfmoonhernehill.co.uk
Melt away your winter blues at a cosy winter pub
While summer is a wonderful time of the year, you can’t beat a cosy winter pub with an open fire in England.
Settle down in one of London’s best pubs with open fires to warm up this autumn and winter, with mulled wine, hot gin, hearty comfort food and delectable Sunday roasts. Winter doesn’t sound so bad, after all...
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