As ubiquitous as the boulangerie in Paris, the pub is a staple of British life, and you can find one (or several) in just about every neighborhood. Everyone has their favorites and their locals, but here are some worth checking out if you’re in the area:

The Harp | 47 Chandos Place
The Palm Tree | 127 Grove Road, Mile End
The Churchill Arms | 119 Kensington Church Street
The Faltering Fullback | 19 Perth Road, Finsbury Park
The Windmill | 6-8 Mill Street, Mayfair
Seven Stars | 53 Carey Street, Holborn
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese | 145 Fleet Street
Ye Olde Mitre | 1 Ely Place
The Princess Louise | 208 High Holborn
The Skinners Arms | 114 Judd Street
John Snow | 39 Broadwick Street
Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall
Founders Arms | 52 Hopton Street

Or if you fancy a cocktail:
Nightjar | 129 City Road
Drink, Shop & Do | 9 Caledonian Road
Sketch |  9 Conduit Street
28-50 | 17-19 Maddox Street
The London Cocktail Club | 224a Shaftesbury Avenue
Milk & Honey | 61 Poland Street
Blacklock | 24 Great Windmill Street