The Open Guide to London: the free London guide - Differences between Version 6 and Version 3 of Category Drinking

Would I were in an alehouse in London! I would give

all my fame for a pot of ale and safety.

Henry V, Act III, Scene 2

There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man,

by which so much happiness is produced as by a good

tavern or inn.

Samuel Johnson

London is renowned for its many pubs. It's also home to a growing number of bars, especially in Soho and the West End.

For those interested, here is a page describing real ale, and one about real cider.

There are a couple of regional breweries in London:

London, being in England, suffers from the annoying problem of Closing Time.