The Tabard, Chiswick  

The London pub with the closest links to the Arts & Crafts movement of the 19th century is, of course, the glorious Blackfriar. And whilst the Tabard's not quite as spectacular, it does deserve a mention alongside that home of reliefs of cheeky monks. The Tabard was built as part of the development of the Bedford Park estate - one of the first garden suburbs - and charming exterior and interesting interior (note the tilework) are worthy of intention. There's also a theatre attached - the Tabard - which maintains the connection between the pub and the arts. Nowadays, the pub is still a good enough boozer in its own right, offering up decent beers - five hand pumps - and jolly decent pub grub to a mix of locals. Though what would William Morris have made of the plasma screens and fruit machines?

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