How Do You Find Authentic Pubs In London?
A good British pub is not to be missed when you are visiting London. Pubs are everywhere, but watch out for new chains of pubs pretending to be authentic. When you are in a pub try real ale, which is beer (or “bitter”) dispensed using large handled pumps that have to be pulled. Here is how to find authentic pubs in London. Decide whether you want food as well as beer. Traditional English fish and chips are a must-have in a pub in London; quite different from ANY fish and chips you can buy in North America. Also, try steak and kidney pie or a Ploughman’s lunch (cheese, pickles and bread). Many pubs provide a great Ploughman’s and it is well worth sampling. Beer should be more or less still, with no foam and not very cold. If there is a pressure pump that dispenses the beer, it is not British beer. Use books like the good “British Pub Guide” to help you find the pubs you would like to visit. CAMRA or the Campaign for Real Ale also issues a book containing prize winning beers and pubs. Th
