Best pubs in London › The Dog & Bell
#7 of 40 best pubs in London · Deptford · SE8 3JD
Best for cheap, well-kept cask beer and Wednesday trad nights.
It's on 3 of the 8 London pub lists we read, and Reddit recommends it 2 times. That makes it #7 on our best pubs in London.
“The cosiness factor here is off the chain, with twinkling, festive lights up year-round and a warm hug of a welcome guaranteed.”
Time Out (#40) ↗
“A flute-whistling, harmonica-tooting, according-swaying Wednesday night pick-me-up of the most knee-jigging variety, The Dog & Bell’s trad nights are a weekly joy.”
The Infatuation ↗
Also named by The Telegraph's best UK pubs 2026, The r/london pub wiki and r/LondonFood.
A pub scores 2 for each list or award that names it and 1 for each Reddit recommendation, up to 4. How we rank.