Seasonal
Father’s Day in London
Smoke, copper stills and a long lunch over dry-aged beef: the London Father's Day his diary actually wants.
In short: our top picks are Bermondsey Beer Mile, Sipsmith Distillery and Hawksmoor Borough. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Father’s Day in London works best when you skip the tat and book something he can taste, drink or walk through. The strongest plans pair a morning of brewery arches or a distillery tour with a proper sit-down lunch, ideally one built around fire and good beef. We have leaned into the things dads in this city reliably enjoy: craft beer, slow-smoked meat, a steak worth the bill, and an afternoon at the cricket or on the oche. Book early, because the good tables on the third Sunday of June go fast.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bermondsey Beer Mile | Bermondsey | |
| Sipsmith Distillery | Chiswick | |
| Hawksmoor Borough | Borough | £££ |
| Smokestak | Shoreditch | £££ |
| Lord's Tour | St John's Wood | |
| Flight Club Shoreditch | Shoreditch |
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Editor’s choice
Bermondsey Beer Mile
Why we pick itA run of railway-arch taprooms under one line, ideal for a day of craft beer, with the fullest line-up open on Saturdays and many of them pouring on Sunday too.
craft brewery taproom trail
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Sipsmith Distillery
Why we pick itA tour of London's first copper-pot gin distillery since 1820, meeting the stills Prudence, Verity and Constance with a tutored tasting throughout.
gin distillery tour
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Hawksmoor Borough
Why we pick itDry-aged native-breed steaks and an award-winning Sunday roast a short walk from London Bridge, the safe bet when only proper beef will do.
british steakhouse
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Smokestak
Why we pick itBrisket smoked overnight over English oak and crispy ox cheek with anchovy mayo make this Shoreditch room a serious dad-pleasing barbecue.
wood-smoked barbecue
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Lord's Tour
Why we pick itA guided walk through the Home of Cricket, taking in the Long Room, the players' dressing rooms and the MCC Museum with the Ashes urn.
cricket ground tour
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Flight Club Shoreditch
Why we pick itTech-scored social darts in private oches with beer, pizza and no skill required, an easy hit for a group of dads after lunch.
social darts bar
Before you book
Father’s Day falls on Sunday 21 June 2026, so reserve restaurant tables and tour slots two to three weeks ahead. Saturday is the day every taproom on the Bermondsey Beer Mile is open, so if the beer crawl is the main event consider going the day before, since many but not all breweries open on Sunday. Most of the arches sit a short walk from London Bridge. For Hawksmoor or Smokestak, the early sitting around midday is easiest to land, and for Lord’s, pre-book the tour as walk-ups are not guaranteed.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Bermondsey Beer Mile is our editor's choice: A run of railway-arch taprooms under one line, ideal for a day of craft beer, with the fullest line-up open on Saturdays and many of them pouring on Sunday too. Bermondsey Beer Mile, Sipsmith Distillery and Hawksmoor Borough 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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