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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-white-hart-barnes"><a href="https://www.whitehartbarnes.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WHITE HART</a>, BARNES </h2>



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<p>Idyllic is the word that springs to mind when describing this historic pub&#8217;s sun-trap terrace overlooking the River Thames. Popular with pretty much everyone, the other big attractions (aside from the terrace) are the huge Aperol Spritz, tasty food (we&#8217;ll have the plant burger and parmesan truffle chips, thanks) and the fact the owners care about the local environment, including a <strong>Big River Clean Fest</strong> this <strong>Saturday (29 June)</strong>. Little wonder it&#8217;s nicknamed the Barnes&#8217; Riviera. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-cutty-sark-greenwich"><a href="https://www.cuttysarkse10.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE CUTTY SARK</a>, GREENWICH</h2>



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<p>Muddy&#8217;s enjoyed some<em> loooong</em> lunches (ok boozy afternoons) at this lovely local by Ballast Quay next to the Thames. Our recipe for success? Order a Mojito Spritz pitcher, grab a table outside, admire the Canary Wharf views and share a Quayside Board (whitebait, garlic butter prawns, haddock goujons, crispy squid, mussels) when hunger hits. Sunday in the sunshine sorted. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-old-ship-hammersmith"><a href="https://www.oldshiphammersmith.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE OLD SHIP</a>, HAMMERSMITH</h2>



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<p>Dog-friendly, family-friendly, foodie-friendly, friend-friendly &#8211; this 300-year-old stunner by the water ticks all our boxes when it comes to top London pubbing. Just a stroll from the tube, it lays claim to Hammersmith&#8217;s best riverside view (we&#8217;re not going to argue) and tables on the terrace are first come, first served, meaning even the disorganised stand a chance of enjoying an afternoon al fresco by the river. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bell-amp-crown-chiswick"><a href="https://www.bell-and-crown.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BELL &amp; CROWN</a>, CHISWICK</h2>



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<p>Chiswick&#8217;s home to a number of picturesque waterside pubs (check out <a href="https://www.citybargechiswick.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The City Barge</a> too), but Muddy has a soft spot for the Bell &amp; Crown because, well, look at it. Picnic tables by the water, a decent wine list (there&#8217;s even a Brut Rosé from West Sussex) and beer battered haddock and chips on the menu make this our happy place for a relaxing lunch or sunset dinner. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-lighterman-king-s-cross"><a href="https://www.thelighterman.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE LIGHTERMAN</a>, KING&#8217;S CROSS</h2>



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<p>If you don&#8217;t want traditional pub vibes, how about sipping a Sangria outside this contemporary canalside drinking hole in the heart of the city? The Lighterman&#8217;s spread over three floors plus a terrace, so there&#8217;s plenty of room for people to party on a hot summer&#8217;s weekend, and its food is thoroughly modern too, think roasted beets, English goats curd and toasted hazelnuts.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-gun-docklands">THE GUN, DOCKLANDS </h2>



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<p>For a waterside sunset spot, head straight to the Gin Garden of this Grade II-listed pub. That&#8217;s right, it&#8217;s all about the gin here, with a varied selection and garnishes and blends from the pub&#8217;s own herb garden. Aside from the G&amp;Ts, other things to distract you from the view include table tennis, Giant Jenga and wondering how to get home (Canary Wharf tube station&#8217;s actually only a 20 min walk).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crate-brewery-hackney-wick"><a href="https://www.cratebrewery.com/pages/venue" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CRATE BREWERY,</a>  HACKNEY WICK</h2>



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<p>If you want your waterside drinking experience to come with a side of urban cool, this is the pub for you. Located next to the River Lea, the added bonus here are the hand-rolled, stone-baked pizzas, which you can wash down with a chilled Crate beer. Bliss. Look at the event listings for live music too. </p>


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