The best pubs in Mayfair

This historic London pub has seen it all, having survived the Blitz completely intact. It's a perfect example of original Victorian architecture, with commissioned glasswork, distressed carpets, and wooden panelling. The bar is well-stocked, serving all of the classic pub drinks, like craft beer, seasonal ale, cider, wines, and artisan soft drinks.

Once owned by film director Guy Ritchie, this historic Grade II-listed pub blends laid-back charm with centuries-old character, featuring a dining room upstairs and a drinking-focused space below. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of drinks, from real ales and Scotch whiskies to classic lagers and an extensive wine list, alongside a menu of traditional British fare such as Cornish lobster and rare breed steaks. The Butcombe Brewery pub also hosts regular events, including live music.

The Audley is a traditional pub set inside a classic Victorian building in the heart of Mayfair. Inside, it resembles everything you would expect from a classic British pub; dark-varnished wood and brass draught taps that pour beer and cider from Battersea’s independent Sambrook’s Brewery and other well-known brands. The food is standard pub fare, made using produce sourced from around the UK and the pub’s own farm.

The Guinea is a Mayfair pub and restaurant located on Bruton Place. It's all about the food here, which focuses on grass-fed British beef and daily-caught fish with seasonal greens, all cooked on an open grill. There's a selection of Young's ales at the bar to accompany your meal, and the pub regularly hosts themed events, like Burns Night celebrations, where you can feast on haggis and neeps and tatties with whisky sauce whilst enjoying the sound of a live kilted piper.

Set inside a Grade II-listed building on Duke Street, The Barley Mow is a stylishly renovated Mayfair pub serving market-fresh seafood and snacks in a casual setting. Enjoy all of the standard pub drinks and a menu crafted by acclaimed chef Ben Tish, featuring dishes like haggis Scotch egg with whisky mayonnaise and brown crab rarebit.

Tucked away in the heart of Mayfair, this welcoming watering hole delivers all the charm of a traditional British pub. The deep green façade gives way to a softer, garden-like interior, complete with decorative boots for a playful twist. Inside, a classic wooden bar and gleaming brass taps pour all the usual pub favourites. Guests can sip on pints in a laid-back setting while enjoying simple snacks like toasties.

You'll find The Footman pub tucked around the corner from Berkeley Square Gardens, kitted out with classic red leather seating, dark varnished wood and hanging chandeliers sculpted out of antlers. The kitchen at this Mayfair pub elevates classic British dishes, with an assortment of fine wines to go alongside the comforting pub grub.

This classic Mayfair watering hole has a menu dedicated entirely to hearty British pies, from steak and kidney and Hampshire venison to Shropshire chicken and Dorset crab. For those who prefer to cut back on the pastry, there are also heaps of other traditional dishes to choose from, like fish and chips, burgers and sausage and mash. Enjoy all the standard pub drinks and take them up to the terrace for some al fresco drinks in the sunshine if the weather is warm.

This classic Mayfair pub stocks a variety of beers and ales accompanied by a delicious menu of bar snacks and a decadent Sunday roast. It's tucked away between the boutique shops and cafés of London's Shepherd's Market in the southern part of Mayfair. Inside it's cosy with a classic dark wooden bar, framed pictures, and brass draught taps.

Back in the day, The British Navy used to drink at The Goat Tavern, a historic British boozer built in 1686 located just off famous Bond Street. They serve everything from traditional Sunday roasts to battered fish and chips, all best enjoyed with a cold, frothy pint. Inside, one of the oldest pubs in Mayfair is dim, with lots of dark wood, hanging light fixtures, and funky patterned tiled flooring.