Description: We start off just south of London Bridge, at The George Inn Yard. Owned by the National Trust, this is one of the oldest pubs in London! A very atmospheric building that was once a coffee house visited by Charles Dickens, and partly destroyed by fire in 1676. There’s plenty of outdoor seating, and the perfect setting to kick off your own rendezvous.

Description: Next comes the Southwark Tavern, which is just a short walk away. This very relaxed pub dates back to 1800s and was used as a debtor’s prison in its previous life. With its old cells now made into comfortable booths, you are in for a most authentic treat! Refuel here before we proceed with a light 20 minutes’ walk to our next destination across the river. Whichever bridge you chose to get across the Thames (and you had 3 options), you'll sure get great views along the way. Not to mention a bit of fresh air in between pints, which is always good!

Description: Now, welcome to The Cockpit. Yes, it is a pub, but the ‘grade II listed’ building, up since around 1860, is said to have once been Shakespeare’s house! Come in for a playful pint or two and learn more about this incredible place – the owners will make sure you feel welcome.

Description: Only about 10 minutes’ away from The Cockpit is the Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. Admittedly with a much less impressive beer selection than that of the other pubs in this crawl, its interior must be seen to be believed. Rebuilt after the great fire of 1666, you should know that true masters like Mark Twain, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Dickens and many others frequently stopped by this pub of labyrinth proportions, so you are in very good company. A warning for the weary, though – there’s no mobile phone signal in the cellar - just like in the good old days.....

Description: Lastly but not least, The Princess Louise. Another protected ‘grade II’ building, this pub exhales elegance and offers very affordable prices. Get here before 8.30pm Mon-Thu and you can also get a traditional pub meal. And don’t forget to visit the toilets – even they are considered historically significant and are protected by the listing! From here, you are in a very central location and only a two minutes’ walk to High Holborn Station, on the Piccadilly and Central lines, so London is yours!

Description: EXTRA – for the ones who couldn’t get enough! You can retrace your steps to Fleet St (15 minutes’ walk) and visit the Tipperary, which is said to have been the very first Irish pub in London. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and good food served till late. Your friends will never forget this classy beer walk.