All well and good, but they forgot to mention whether any of them were dog-friendly or not. Therefore here's my definitive top 10:
North
The Hollybush Inn, Hampstead: Cosy fireside drinking and quality meaty stodge like sausage rolls and pies.
The Wells, Hampstead: A great spot after running about on Hampstead Heath. Dog treats on the menu and a wonderful sun-trap.
South
The East Hill, Wandsworth: Great food and dog treats on the menu. Now that's what I call customer service.
The Fox and Grapes, Wimbledon: An old favourite with excellent food and a warm welcome after a bracing afternoon hunting for Wombles.
East
The Albion, Barnsbury: Great garden in the summer and delicious hearty food like pot roast chicken and whole roast leg of lamb.
Sadly we haven't spent enough time out East to make further recommendations, but Paws on the doors will be there before too long to make sure that we will be better placed to do so.
West
The Dove, Hammersmith: Enjoy the evening rays during the summer or get cosy by the fire during the winter months.
The Atlas, West Brompton: Oak panelled cosyness and a nice fire in winter. Great homespun food and nothing pretentious...
The Chamberlayne, Kensal Rise: King of steak, master of bearnaise sauce. I require very little to convince me for a trip North by Northwest.
Wild cards (not quite London)
The Hollybush Inn, Hampstead: Cosy fireside drinking and quality meaty stodge like sausage rolls and pies.
The Wells, Hampstead: A great spot after running about on Hampstead Heath. Dog treats on the menu and a wonderful sun-trap.
South
The East Hill, Wandsworth: Great food and dog treats on the menu. Now that's what I call customer service.
The Fox and Grapes, Wimbledon: An old favourite with excellent food and a warm welcome after a bracing afternoon hunting for Wombles.
East
The Albion, Barnsbury: Great garden in the summer and delicious hearty food like pot roast chicken and whole roast leg of lamb.
Sadly we haven't spent enough time out East to make further recommendations, but Paws on the doors will be there before too long to make sure that we will be better placed to do so.
West
The Dove, Hammersmith: Enjoy the evening rays during the summer or get cosy by the fire during the winter months.
The Atlas, West Brompton: Oak panelled cosyness and a nice fire in winter. Great homespun food and nothing pretentious...
The Chamberlayne, Kensal Rise: King of steak, master of bearnaise sauce. I require very little to convince me for a trip North by Northwest.
Wild cards (not quite London)
The Griffin, Fletching: Just over an hour in the car on a good day. The perfect escape from the city. Imaginative food and cosy rooms. If you're planning on staying overnight do warn them that you are bringing a hound...
The King John Inn, Tollard Royal: Homely pub and well-proportioned rooms with extra comfortable beds. In the middle of nowhere - very quiet, and brilliant for it.
So there you have it. We'll publish an updated top 10 at the same time next year.
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