1. A proper pub for Soho summer: The George
Soho, London
What screams summer more than a dimly lit pub?
We claim to love the outdoors, with its mosquitoes and its overpowering fumes of collective perspiration, but really all we want is a pint glass, with a few crystal drops of vapour slowly descending the glass.
Well, The George doesn't disappoint on this front. The ground floor offers a quintessential British pub experience, where guests are served cask ales, craft beers, seasonal cocktails and tapped wines. There is also a considerable whiskey collection that nods to the pub’s historical patrons, including Dylan Thomas and Brendan Behan.
Downstairs, food embodies the best of British, with traditional dishes including a classic Ploughman’s; Pheasant and Pistachio Terrine; Scampi with Chips, Mushy Peas and Tartare Sauce; Rhubarb Crumble with Custard.