9 London pubs nominated for British Pub Awards: Full list

But there can only be a handful that are awarded best and now nine have been selected as finalists for a national award. 

The Great British Pub Awards is an annual event that celebrates the best of pubs and this year saw a record number of entrants. 

Now the finalists have been “whittled down to the very best the nation has to offer” including these nine London pubs.

9 London pubs among finalists for best in the UK

The shortlisted pubs have been nominated for a number of categories, including Best City/Urban Pub, Best Pub for Entertainment, Best Pub to Watch Sport, Community Hero, Greene King Pub of the Year, and Stonegate Group Pub Partners Pub of the Year.

The full list of nominated London pubs and what they are nominated for is as follows:

• The Kings Arms, Bexleyheath – Best city/urban pub and best pub for entertainment 
• The Audley Public House, Mayfair – Best city/urban pub
• The George IV, Chiswick – Best city/urban pub
• The Turk’s Head, Twickenham – Best city/urban pub
• The Phoenix Arts Club, Soho – Best pub for entertainment 
• Sports Bar & Grill, Canary Wharf – Best pub to watch sport 
• The Alexandra, Wimbledon – Community Hero
• Guy Earl of Warwick, Welling – Greene King Pub of the Year
• Woodman, Pinner & Ruislip – Greater London – Stonegate Group Pub Partner Pub of the Year

The Kings Arms in Bexley has received top praise on Tripadvisor, with a rating of 4.5/5 from 177 reviews. 

One shared the pub had “exceptional service” writing: “Popped in for a cheeky cocktail and a delicious homemade caesar salad, was warmly welcomed and had exceptional service.”

Whilst The Alexandra in Wimbledon, nominated for community hero, also has good ratings, with a 4/5 score.

The Great British Pub Awards 2023 is taking place on Tuesday, September 19 at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester.

You can see the full list of finalists around the UK on the Great British Pub Awards website.