Charles Holden
Family-friendly pub offering English fare & a roomy garden, plus sports on projector screens & TVs.
About
Stop everything you're doing and get yourself to the Charles Holden in London RIGHT NOW. I'm serious - this isn't your average London pub situation. This is the kind of place that turns "just one quick drink" into "remember that legendary night when..."
Located literally steps from the station (hello, convenient spontaneous meetups!), the Charles Holden has somehow mastered that impossible sweet spot between proper British pub charm and "why is this place so impossibly cool?" Every time I walk in, I half expect to see my entire friend group already there, waving me over to their perfectly-scored corner spot.
Let me paint you a picture: It's Thursday night, you've had A Day™, and the Charles Holden's £6.50 margaritas are calling your name. Not kidding - they do this deal Monday through Thursday, ALL DAY. It's like they're practically begging us to start our weekend early. And trust me, when Jet or Speedy (the absolute legends behind the bar) mix your drink, you'll understand why regulars keep coming back.
THE BEER GARDEN THOUGH!
Seriously, it's massive, it's beautiful, and it's exactly where you want to be when London decides to bless us with sunshine. Picture yourself there on a summer evening, craft beer in hand, surrounded by friends who were "just stopping by" but somehow ended up staying for hours. It's that kind of place.
Sports fans, you're about to meet your new favorite spot. Multiple TVs showing different games? Check. Perfect viewing angles? Check. A crowd that actually knows their stuff but won't start a riot when their team loses? Double check. It's basically like having season tickets to everything, but with better beer and zero weather issues.
Speaking of beer - their craft selection is ridiculous. And if you're more of a wine person, their range will make you feel like you've stumbled into some secret wine club that just happens to serve incredible pub food too. Oh, and THOSE YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS. Their Sunday roast game is so strong it should probably be illegal. I've seen hardcore food critics get emotional over these roasts.
They've even got this app that gives you 10% back in points on everything you buy. Like, they're literally paying us to have a good time? I'm not questioning it, I'm just saying maybe don't tell everyone because this feels like a glitch in the matrix that we should keep quiet about.
Dog friendly? Yes. Kid friendly? Also yes. Good for date night? Absolutely. Work meetup? Perfect. Solo pint while you're waiting for your train? It's literally destiny calling. The Charles Holden in London somehow manages to be everything to everyone without losing its soul in the process.
The staff here deserve their own paragraph because they're THAT GOOD. Remember when you used to go to that place where everybody knows your name? This is that place, but better. They remember your usual, ask about your day, and somehow make you feel like you're both at your local pub AND the coolest spot in London simultaneously.
Let's talk logistics because I want you to do this right: It gets properly buzzing on Friday and Saturday nights (as it should), so if you're coming with a group, maybe shoot them a message first. They take reservations, which in London pub terms is basically a miracle. The payment situation is all sorted - they take everything from cash to contactless, so no awkward card splitting drama.
Here's the real talk: The Charles Holden isn't just another London pub - it's the pub that other pubs wish they were. It's where "quick catch-up drinks" turn into "why is it suddenly midnight and why are we all best friends now?" moments. It's in that perfect price range where you can treat it as your regular spot without your bank account sending you sad face emojis.
Don't even think about making other plans tonight. The Charles Holden is calling, and trust me - you want to answer. Meet me there in 30? The first round's on me, and I guarantee you'll be thanking me later. Just watch out - this place has a habit of turning "just one" into "just one more" into "shall we get breakfast?"
Contact Information
Address
198 High Street Colliers Wood, London SW19 2BH, UK
London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Phone
+44 20 8540 1918Website
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