A Tube Map Guide to Finding the Perfect Midway Pub in London

Planning a pub meetup in London? 🍻

The first step is always the same: look at a Tube map.

Finding a station that's convenient for everyone is the key to a successful, stress-free pint.

Here are some of the best-connected stations that also happen to be surrounded by great pubs.

Victoria Line: Green Park / Victoria

The North-South Connector

The Victoria Line is the workhorse of the Tube, connecting key hubs in North (King's Cross, Euston) and South (Brixton, Victoria).

Green Park and Victoria are fantastic midway points. They're surrounded by the beautiful, traditional pubs of Belgravia and Mayfair. Classy and convenient.

[Visual: A classic, flower-adorned pub in the Belgravia neighborhood near Victoria Station.]

Central Line: Holborn / Tottenham Court Road

The East-West Powerhouse

The Central Line stretches across the entire city. If one friend is in Notting Hill and the other is in Stratford, you need a central, Central Line stop.

Holborn is perfect. It's surrounded by historic pubs with great names (The Ship, The Princess Louise). Tottenham Court Road puts you right on the edge of Soho. Endless options.

[Visual: The ornate, Victorian-tiled interior of the Princess Louise pub in Holborn.]

Jubilee Line: London Bridge / Bermondsey

The Modern Route for Beer Lovers

The Jubilee Line is new, fast, and connects some of London's coolest areas.

For beer lovers, the stretch from London Bridge to Bermondsey is paradise. This is the heart of the "Bermondsey Beer Mile," a collection of amazing craft breweries under the railway arches.

A perfect midway for anyone on the Jubilee line.

[Visual: People drinking craft beer at an outdoor table at a brewery on the Bermondsey Beer Mile.]

District/Circle Line: Farringdon / Barbican

The Old City Loop

This part of the Circle and District line circles the historic City of London.

Farringdon and Barbican are fantastic midway points, surrounded by ancient pubs that have survived centuries. They're also close to Smithfield Market.

Meet here for a pint of history.

[Visual: A historic pub with a blue plaque, located on a cobblestone street near Smithfield Market.]

Don't just pick a station at random.

Think about what line works best for everyone.

Or better yet, let midway@ analyze all the lines and all the travel times to suggest the pub that is genuinely the fairest for your whole group. Mind the gap! ✨