Bars
The 6 Best Pubs in Marylebone
From an 18th-century free house with original drinking booths to a piano that still runs three nights a week, Marylebone keeps its pubs close and characterful.
In short: our top picks are The Barley Mow, The Golden Eagle and The George. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Marylebone does not do rowdy, and that is rather the point. Its pubs are quieter, better dressed and often far older than the smart shopfronts around them let on. You can drink a cheap Sam Smith’s pint under stained glass, sing along to a 1930s piano, then settle in for a gastropub roast that earns its price. This is a neighbourhood for slow pints and good rooms, not for tearing through a dozen stops.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Barley Mow | Marylebone | ££ |
| The Golden Eagle | Marylebone | ££ |
| The George | Marylebone | £££ |
| The Prince Regent | Marylebone | £££ |
| The Coach Makers Arms | Marylebone | £££ |
| Angel in the Fields | Marylebone | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Barley Mow
Why we pick itTrading since 1791 and one of the oldest pubs in the area, it keeps two original wooden drinking booths at the bar and does a proper pie.
traditional boozer
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The Golden Eagle
Why we pick itTony Fingers Pearson has led the piano singalong here since 1988, three nights a week, with regulars belting out Gershwin, Cole Porter and The Beatles.
characterful local
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The George
Why we pick itAn 18th-century Grade II listed pub run by the JKS team, now on the Top 50 Gastropubs list for its confident British cooking.
gastropub
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The Prince Regent
Why we pick itChandeliers, gold-framed mirrors and a street terrace set the tone for four changing real ales and a Sunday roast worth booking ahead for.
gastropub
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The Coach Makers Arms
Why we pick itA grand Cubitt House corner pub set over three floors, with a first-floor dining room and a low-lit cocktail bar hidden in the basement.
grand corner pub
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Angel in the Fields
Why we pick itA wood-panelled Sam Smith's pub with fine stained glass, no music and cheap own-brewery pints; it is all quiet corners and honest boozing.
historic tavern
Before you book
Bond Street and Baker Street are the handiest Tubes, with Regent’s Park and Marylebone station covering the northern edge. Book ahead for Sunday lunch at The George or The Prince Regent. Sam Smith’s houses such as the Angel in the Fields keep things old-school with no music and a phones-down mood, so go for the atmosphere rather than the wifi.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Barley Mow is our editor's choice: Trading since 1791 and one of the oldest pubs in the area, it keeps two original wooden drinking booths at the bar and does a proper pie. The Barley Mow, The Golden Eagle and The George lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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