Australia Day: London's Best Pubs & Bars 2009
Every year you overindulge at Christmas. Every January you promise yourself you'll take a month of the booze and get healthy. And every year you completely forget about Australia Day on 26th January. Some of you may be wondering why Australia day should even figure as a London celebration, well if you make it to one of the Australian bars or pubs on Australia day we're sure things will become clear - lets just say they know how to have a good time.
Check out the 2010 Guide to the Best Bars & Pubs for celebrating Australia Day.
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Australian
(Bar)
29 Milner Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2QD
Cuisine: Pub
Knightsbridge - This pub oozes cricketing history. Having been fortunate enough to be situated next to the ground that hosted England's first home test against Australia, The Australian has had plenty of boozy celebratory nights.
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Belushi's
(Bar / Restaurant)
9 Russell street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5HZ
Cuisine: Bar
Covent Garden - Catering for Aussie back packing types you'll find drinks promotions, tucker (big manly burgers) and testosterone charged music. You'll find a similar Australian atmosphere at other Belushis in London: Camden : Shepherds Bush : Southwark
3
Brogans
(Bar)
1 The Broadway, Fulham, London, SW6 1AA
Cuisine: Irish
Fulham - Brogans in Fulham is looking forward to Australia Day on January 26th and knowing the success of their Australian Football final parties, this will be an event to remember. Open till late. Serving Victoria Bitter, Fosters Lager, Crown Lager, and Bundaburg Rum, brought in specially. Special' By One Get One Free' offers on Australian beers. Australia Day Menu - exclusive for the day, including Surf & Turf, Sausage. Sizzle, meat pies. Free entry. BIG PARTY!
4
Thai Square Putney
(Bar / Restaurant)
4 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 1JN
Cuisine: Thai
Putney - Serving Victoria Bitter, Fosters Lager, Crown Lager, and Bundaburg Rum, brought in specially. Special' By One Get One Free' offers on Australian beers. Australia Day Menu - exclusive for the day, including Surf & Turf, Sausage. Sizzle, meat pies. Free entry. BIG PARTY!
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The Church
(Bar / Club)
The Forum, 9-17 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London, NW5 1JY
Kings Cross - The Australian party venue of London for those still going on a Sunday. Be prepared - have a spare liver handy.
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The Cross Kings
(Bar / Restaurant / Club)
126 York Way, Kings Cross, London, N1 0AX
Cuisine: Eclectic
Kings Cross - Australian Party Night! Well, they did used to be The Backpackers! Prepare for all sorts of Aussie merriment.. the chair may even make a revival..
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The Fest (Octoberfest Pub)
(Bar / Restaurant)
678-680 Fulham Road, Fulham, London, SW6 5SA
Cuisine: German
Fulham - "Top Deck Australia Day 2008 Party" Sponsored by Bundaberg Rum live Covers Band playing all your favourites. Dress up in your finest Shane Warne outfit. Grand Prize: A Top Deck trip to Anzac Day in Turkey. £2 Bundy and coke AND £2 VB. Do you come from a Land Down Under? Prove it @ 'The Fest' Australia Day 2008! Its gonna be huge!! Tickets are £5 and include a Bundy and coke or VB.
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The Glow Lounge
(Bar / Restaurant)
6 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common Southside, Clapham, London, SW4 9DW
Cuisine: Modern International
Clapham - Enjoy Australia Day on 26th January from 3pm onwards. With Pie & Chips, Lamingtons, Twisties, Burger Rings, Caramello Koalas, Redskin Vodka, Bags, Coopers, BundyRum & Coke. Free Pizza Shapes on the bar, Free giveaways. Many more exciting things on the night! Raffle Prizes - £2 raffle tickets on the door. Open til 1am. Triple J Hottest 100 bonanza.
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The Southerner
(Bar)
46 Essex Street, Temple, London, WC2R 3JF
Strand - The Hemisphere bar is aimed at Australians, South Africans and Kiwis. With high tables and plasma screens the Hemisphere is the perfect bar for Australia Day and to watch those important sporting moments.
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The Koz Bar
(Bar)
87/89 Willesden High Road, Dollis Hill, Willesden, London, NW10 2SU
Willesden -
Honourable mentions
The Larrik at the Prince of Teck
(Bar)
161 Earls Court Road, Earls Court, London, SW5 9RQ |
Earls Court - Due to its position in Earls Court (long known as Walkabout Valley to the locals) the Prince of Teck will be heaving with the antipodean backpackers living in this part of London.
Prince Alfred
(Bar)
112 Queensway, Westbourne Green, Bayswater, London, W2 3RR |
Bayswater - The Prince Alfred will have numerous giveaways, including toy kangaroos and prizes up for grabs as well as stocking some popular Australian beers on the day served up with live music. Serving Victoria Bitter, Fosters Lager, Crown Lager, and Bundaburg Rum, brought in specially. Special' By One Get One Free' offers on Australian beers. Australia Day Menu - exclusive for the day, including Surf & Turf, Sausage. Sizzle, meat pies. Free entry. BIG PARTY!