The best pub in London in 2025, according to lifestyle guide Muddy Stilettos
It is officially beer garden season! The weather is now clement enough for you to sit outside the best of London's pubs and sip a shandy in the sun.
It's also time for a lucky boozer to be named the best in London. Congrats to the Punch Bowl in Mayfair, which lifestyle guide Muddy Stilettos has named the city's 'best destination pub' in the 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards. Now in its 12th year, each year the awards recognise a host of shops, pubs, hotels and venues according to public votes.
The Punch Bowl is a Georgian pub on a central London backstreet (Farm Street, to be exact). It used to belong to Guy Ritchie and Madonna, who bought it from Greg Foreman, son of gangster and Kray twins associate Freddie Foreman, in 2008.
Ritchie sold the pub in 2013 and it was refurbished in 20914. It's now run by Butcombe Brewery and, impressively, is open from 8am for breakfast, serving a £50 sharing brekkie grill platter. The Grade II-listed boozer dates back to 1750.
Speaking about the pub's win, The Punch Bowl's general manager Kyra Roberts said: 'We're absolutely delighted to have won Best Destination Pub in London! The team works tirelessly to give our guests the very best experience – from our exceptional food and drink to the live music, supper clubs and quiz nights we organise each month.
'We love the community we serve and to know our reputation for quality is spreading, leading to us winning an award as prestigious as this, is incredible!'
The Punch Bowl beat out other pub finalists The Albion in Islington, The Holly Bush in Hampstead, The Three Crowns in Stoke Newington and The Wolfpack Inn in Fulham.
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Activity: Dip in for a night swim at AURA Skypool Credit: AURA Skypool Pack your trunks and get ready for some incredible skyline views as you look over Palm Jumeirah at night. The sky-high pool has 360-degree views so you can get a few lengths in and check out the city lights glittering below you. Not only does this make for quite the photo (time to practise your best pose), the pool is temperature-controlled, so even though you're 50 floors up, you won't get chilly. Prices vary depending on which lounger you choose, but you can get access to the three-hour session for as little as Dhs225 per person. From Dhs225. Daily 8pm-11pm. The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, (04 566 2121). Dinner: Marvel at the view at SUSHISAMBA Credit: SUSHISAMBA Whether you're peckish before or after your night swim is up to you, but either way, your dinner is right upstairs. The famous Japanese-Peruvian restaurant sits above AURA Skypool, so get yourself glammed up and book a table for some small plates with an eye-popping view of the city. As well as a ceviche (and a couple of crispy taquitos), you have to try the signature Samba Dubai roll (it's the only place in the world you can get it) with lobster, mango and wasabi for the ideal bite. If you're loving the vibe and want to stay all night long, nip through to the Samba Room next door, where you'll find live DJs and parties in the sky. Open Sun-Thu noon-3pm; 6pm-2am; Fri-Sat noon-3pm, 6pm-3am. The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, (04 278 4888). Dinner: Push the boat out at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Credit: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal If you're looking for an early dinner, then drive up the trunk of Palm Jumeirah straight towards Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal. Known for its creative dishes (you'll surely have heard of the Meat Fruit), the discovery three-course set menu runs Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm-7pm. Letting you sample some of the restaurants finest creations for Dhs550 per person, each dish is based around reimagined historical discoveries and fascinations. If you want a dinner that's about more than just the food, this is it. It's also a prime chance to get a nosey into the world-famous hotel, see the water droplet sculpture and admire the fire and water Skyblaze Fountain. It's a real spectacle and will be a treat for the eyes (and the 'gram) at the end of the evening. Dhs550. Open Tue-Sun, 6pm-7pm. Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 2444). Drinks: Relax and enjoy the view at Barfly by Buddha-Bar Credit: Barfly by Buddha Bar Ready for some stellar views and cool vibes? Tucked into the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, the rooftop spot Barfly by Buddha-Bar has some incredible views over to Dubai Marina that are even better after dark. If you're arriving early, the bar has a sunset deal on Sundays through Thursdays, where drinks start from only Dhs28. Or if you're booked in for some after-dark sips, there's a lounge inside dedicated purely to a classic Italian mixed-drink that's definitely worth checking out. Open Sun-Tue 5pm-1am; Wed-Sat 5pm-2am. Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, (054 994 1460). Drinks: Sit and soak in the vibes at Tagomago Credit: Tagomago If you want a night out without blaring beats and packed crowds, then make your way round to the Balearic-inspired restaurant and bar. Offering up tables inside the standalone casa, out on the terrace and sprawling out onto the sand (that was shipped in from Ibiza itself), it'll be dreamy no matter where you sit (although you'll probably want to plump for indoors with AC). Playing soft Mediterranean tunes, you can sip on a crisp glass of grape starting from around Dhs70. You'll probably want to get stuck into a few of the tapas though, trust us it will be worth it. Open daily 10am-1am. Azure Residence, Palm Jumeirah, (04 832 6620). Not ready to go home: Sashay onto the dancefloor at Bling Credit: Bling If you want to feel *really* bougie, then stop by Bling for a dance into the early hours. Located at the trendy FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai, not only is this nightclub slick, but you can even drive your supercar inside it and park up on the dancefloor (really). Table prices are in the thousands, but you can opt to stand and be a part of the crowd for far less. Depending on the night of the week, you'll be listening to sizzling Afrobeats, hip-hop or RnB all the way until 4am. Open Thu-Sun 10pm-4am; Tue 10pm-4am. FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, (058 869 8996). Blow the budget (Budget: *The sky is the limit*) This night out isn't a common occurrence, it's a special occasion or bucket list evening. The ultimate treat, you deserve to go all out with this one. In a city like Dubai, there are endless options of how your dream evening could look, so we've put together one dreamy option that will guarantee a memorable night out. Activity: Charter a private yacht tour Credit: VIP Yachts This is a dream evening out, so it starts just before sunset, when you'll be boarding your own private yacht to spend the next couple of hours on. Using VIP Yachts, you can choose from a selection of gorgeous boats in advance, and the cost will depend on just how upscale you want to go (some even come with hot tubs). Taking you out from Dubai Harbour into the sunset, watch the sky turn a fiery orange and enjoy a glass of something cold as the sea breeze blows through your hair. Prices vary. Dubai Harbour, (052 708 3946). Dinner: Have a feast at Urla Credit: Urla Expect only the best at this open-air restaurant, sitting proudly at the foot of Burj Khalifa. An Aegean-inspired restaurant, you'll be treated to some incredible plates of seafood while the Burj light show kicks off every half an hour for your entertainment. Start with the octopus carpaccio or the marrow beef tartare, before digging into rich forkfuls of the wagyu paella with black truffle and mushrooms. Push the boat out with the fresh lobster linguini and seeing as this is an all-out night, finish with the Urla dessert platter (or cheese platter if you're more of the savoury kind). This is one spot that's sure to wow. Open daily 3pm-3am. Address Downtown Hotel, Downtown Dubai, (052 554 5997). Dinner: Have an immersive experience at Krasota Credit: Krasota If you want to seriously upgrade your dinner, book in for a special meal at the gastro-theatre, where you'll be one of only 20 other diners in the room. Dive into the innovative eight-chapter menu, which comes from world-famous chef Vladimir Mukhin, while being surrounded by a series of immersive projections. With each dish designed to reflect the theme of the menu, you can expect to be wowed by some pretty high-end ingredients. Alongside the incredible art show, this is a unique experience. From Dhs1,500. Open daily 6pm & 9pm. Address Downtown, Downtown Dubai, (04 433 1258). Drinks: See the city skyline from CÉ LA VI After-dark Burj Khalifa views don't get better than this. Born in Singapore, this iconic sky bar now sits proudly on the 54th floor of the Address Sky View hotel, looking straight across the golden lights of Downtown. Expect a live DJ and high terrace tables, a perfect spot to explore all that the mixed drink menu has to offer. Or, as this is a bucket list night after all, perhaps a bottle of bubbly would be better suited. Despite being a luxe spot, the venue offers a ladies' night on a Tuesday, where you can redeem free-flowing house beverages for Dhs150 from 10pm to 2am, so it's possible to do this place on a budget, too. Open Sun-Fri noon-3am; Sat 12.30pm-3am. Address Sky View Hotel, (04 582 6111). Drinks: Sip drinks in the world's tallest building at Credit: You can't get much more 'peak Dubai' than drinks in the tallest building on the planet. is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even afternoon tea, but we recommend heading along for some drinks at the bar and taking in the sights of the city while sipping something creative before you dine. One for a special occasion. Open daily 7am-midnight. Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, (04 888 3828). More things to do in Dubai Missing Global Village? 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