Some Fulham pubs have been pulling pints longer than most of London has existed. Coaching inns from the 1600s, Victorian boozers that survived the war, places that locals have been arguing politics in for two hundred years. A pint here comes with a side of context.
Some Fulham pubs have been pulling pints longer than most of London has existed. Coaching inns from the 1600s, Victorian boozers that survived the war, places that locals have been arguing politics in for two hundred years. A pint here comes with a side of context.Read the noteHide the note
Some Fulham pubs have been pulling pints longer than most of London has existed. Coaching inns from the 1600s, Victorian boozers that survived the war, places that locals have been arguing politics in for two hundred years. A pint here comes with a side of context.
The local tip: Classic riverside pub. Good for a pint after a Bishops Park walk
Historic Fulham pub that CAMRA describes as Fulham's oldest, dating possibly to the 1500s and known to have been licensed by 1757. Spacious beer garden with huts, fairy lights, and benches. Sky and BT Sports on screens. Walking distance from Putney Bridge station. History seeping from the walls in the best possible way.
The local tip: Sunday roasts are excellent. Sit upstairs for the view over the green
On its corner of Parsons Green since 1688 and known to everyone as the Sloaney Pony — a nickname it stopped resenting long ago. The beer is the serious part: a superb, properly kept selection year-round, plus the annual Old Ale Festival that beer people cross London for. The sun-trap front terrace overlooking the green is the default seat, the Sunday roast is proper, and on any warm evening the crowd spills happily out across the pavement.
The local tip: Solid pub grub. The beer garden is great in summer
Grade II listed Young's pub facing St John's Church, five minutes from Fulham Broadway. Strong craft beer selection, solid pub grub, and sport on screens. Quiz every Thursday. Spacious, characterful building that doubles as the pre-match pub for Chelsea games.
The local tip: Riverside pub with character. Grab a pint and sit outside
Traditional tavern near Putney Bridge, first licensed in 1629 as the Blue Anchor, with an 18th-century building CAMRA describes as Fulham's oldest surviving tavern. Family-run traditional English boozer near Putney Bridge. No pretensions, no gastropub menu, just a proper old-school local with history in the walls.
The local tip: Look up when you get inside — the listed billiards-hall ceiling is the show. Handy for a pint on the walk down to Craven Cottage too.
Housed in a stunning Grade II listed former billiards hall from 1909, near Putney Bridge. High ceilings, period details, and proper character. Craft beers, cocktails, and comfort food. The building alone is worth the visit, one of the most architecturally interesting pubs in SW6.
What makes a great pub with a bit of history in Fulham?
A tag narrows the brief, but it does not do the ranking by itself. These pubs still have to work in real life: the room, the service, the food, and whether I would send someone there for this exact reason.
Top pubs with a bit of history in Fulham at a glance
5.The TemperanceStunning 1909 billiards hall turned gastropub
How this list works
5 pubs in Fulham currently carry the historic tag because they hold up for this exact use. The ranking starts with places I would recommend, then uses reader agree/disagree signals to catch drift. No paid placement, no scraped star ratings, and no automatic ranking from review sites. If new details no longer match the tag, the listing is reviewed and can drop or leave the list.
Frequently asked
What's the best pub with a bit of history in Fulham?
The Golden Lion is the top pick. Other strong contenders: The White Horse, The Cock Tavern. The ranking reflects this exact use, not just general popularity.
How many pubs in Fulham fit this brief?
This list covers 5 pubs with a bit of history in Fulham. The complete Historic guide and the full pubs list cover places that don't fit both filters.
Are these pubs actually good?
Every pub here has to be good in its own right and work for this exact use. Anonymous agree/disagree votes help move the order around over time.
What if I want a different kind of place?
Check the full Historic guide at /guides/historic — it covers places with a bit of history across all categories in Fulham, not just pubs.
