The 16 Best Pubs near Tower of London

A changing selection of craft beers gives Dean Swift Pub a clear focus for a pint, while the food includes Sunday roast and a charcuterie tray. The cosy, casual setting suits a meal with friends or family, with cocktails also available for anyone choosing something other than beer.

The Raven Tower Bridge combines draught beers and pub favourites with dishes including a lamb burger and short ribs. Live performances add an entertainment element to a visit, while the casual setting lends itself to catching up with friends over a pint or sitting down together for a meal.

Anchor Tap serves traditional pub food, including steak and ale pie and bangers and mash, alongside local brews, beers and ciders. There are no TVs or music, making conversation a natural focus here, while bar games offer another way to spend time together in the historic pub setting.

British cuisine and a cosy, living room style setting define The Hung Drawn & Quartered, EC3, a pub in London. Historical portraits decorate the interior and its name connects with the area's past, while Christmas decorations add a seasonal touch to the surroundings for a pub meal.

The Dickens Inn offers a bar and grill setting in St. Katharine Docks, with views across the dock giving the surroundings a part in the visit. Burgers and beers are among the food and drink choices, while live performances add another reason to settle in for a meal or drinks.

The Liberty Bounds serves food at the bar alongside beers, cocktails, spirits and wine, making it an option for either a meal or a drinks-led visit. Its casual atmosphere suits groups meeting up, with enough variety in the drinks offering for people choosing different things around the same table.

Near Tower Bridge, The Pommelers Rest serves pub meals in a casual, cosy setting, with a menu offering several choices. Its dine-in format suits visitors stopping for food while exploring the surrounding area, and wheelchair access makes it an option for diners who need accessible premises.

Traditional British pub food and live performances are the main draws described at Cheshire Cheese. The pub offers a cosy setting for a meal and drinks, with a family-friendly atmosphere that suits a visit across age groups, as well as friends gathering around a table for something to eat.

Set beneath Tower Bridge, The Vault 1894 combines a pub and coffee shop with views of the Thames and skyline. Fish and chips and beer feature among the choices, while traditional decor and a casual, cosy atmosphere suit a meal or a drink beside the river.

A traditional English breakfast, coffee and a selection of teas give Byward Kitchen and Bar a clear appeal for a breakfast visit. The bar and grill sits amid garden surroundings, with a calm, casual atmosphere that suits taking a seat for a meal or spending time over a hot drink.

All Bar One Tower Of London brings together cocktails, food and a casual wine bar atmosphere for meals and drinks with friends. Views and outdoor seating add to the setting, while dine-in, takeaway and kerbside pickup options provide different ways to enjoy the food on offer.

Quiz nights and sport accompany pub food at Tower Bridge Arms on Tower Bridge Road, where cheeseburgers with fries and beer feature among the choices. The cosy interior combines historic character with modern touches, making it suitable for a meal with entertainment, with delivery and takeaway also available.

Slug & Lettuce Tower Bridge serves cocktails and food in a lively, casual setting, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices available. It suits friends meeting for a meal and drinks, a social evening or a special occasion, and outdoor seating offers another place to spend time together.