London Pub Walks

by Bob Steel

Including 30 walks with stops at more than 180 fine pubs, this practical pocket-sized guide covers every part of London, from the heart of the city and the bustling West End to majestic riverside routes and the leafy Wimbledon common. Each pub on every walk has been selected for its high quality ale, its location, and its superb architectural heritage. Trails of varying lengths suit everyone from the casual pub goer to active walkers, and there are routes to suit pub architecture aficionados, shoppers, theater goers, literary lovers, and beer tourists. The walks are accompanied by an easy-to-follow map, detailed pub listings with hours of operation, average walking times, and notes on interesting places to see along the way. Each starts and finishes close to public transportation and many link to adjacent walks. Neat, compact, and highly informative, this is the perfect companion for a day out discovering the real London.

Genres: London, Nonfiction, Reference

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 28, 2006

Reviews

[Brittanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great resource for people who not only want a pint but are interested in the long and sordid history of the London pub. Includes detailed walking maps and routes in every area of London, with full colour photos and brief descriptions and history of each pub plus any notable or unique beers on tap. It's also sized for easy carry (though is a little heavy because of the high quality of paper and ink). It helped me find the right pubs to spend my very limited time in London with but I would love to have the time to follow more than a few of these routes.

[Jeff Cioletti · Rating 5 out of 5]

My last trip to London was based entirely on this book. The great thing about it is it's not a tourist book, it's a beer book published by the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra), the UK's ultimate authority on all things brewing.

[OttoTheBierDude Thebierdude · Rating 3 out of 5]

great guide to some very good pubs and good walks that take you to some very interesting places