The wonderfully diverse Bay Area is home to a plethora of restaurants with authetically cultural atmospheres, and if you want a delicious taste of across the pond, these delightful eateries are all exquisitely inviting, affordable, and truly British.
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1514 Union St / (415) 678-5697 / Website
Head over to the Marina for this cozy definition of a hole-in-the-wall! Paying homage to snug London pubs, our tiny-but-mighty offering here is absolutely a fun and unique must-visit, complete with genuinely kind bartenders, great beer, and pleasant surprises, like an ice-filled bathtub inside!
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600 Polk St / Website
Whitechapel is a Victorian-chic cove that instantly transports you into a vintage English subway tunnel embellished with the most posh decor. This is a playful, yet sophisticated lounge that commits to the retro speakeasy theme with inventive Victorian libations and enjoyable community events, like their enticing "Wildcard Wednesdays" drink specials.
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496 Beach St / (415) 606-9349 / Website
For all of your classic fish and chip cravings, head over to Fisherman's Wharf where the Codmother is waiting to present you with the freshest and crispiest servings! This is a British and women-owned truck that thoughtfully even has a small patio so that you can enjoy your hefty portion of this comforting favorite with a sunny seaside view.
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360 Jessie St / (415) 321-6000 / Website
If you're around SoMa's Hotel Zetta, the London-inspired brasserie of The Cavalier will elegantly have you feeling like the main character in a classic British film. This is a swanky restaurant with the most luxuriously opulent interior, ambience, and of course, delectable food. Pick one of their four distinctly different dining rooms for a brilliantly sultry cinematic atmosphere that will entice you into coming back for a sequel.
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2801 Geary Blvd / (415) 885-4779 / Website
Just off of Pacific Heights is this no-frills English tavern that has been a community landmark since 1991 for their impressively expansive bar selections. Stop by into this comfy and casual hangout for a refreshing drink with heartwarming service, and you may even get them to ring their bell!
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1351 Church St / (415) 648-5895 / Website
Who says San Francisco can't have high tea? Live out all of your Bridgerton and The Crown fantasies at this elegantly eclectic tea room that goes above and beyond with their posh decor, cute tea sandwiches, and bottomless tea. This is the perfect Instagrammable spot to dress to the nines with friends and unabashedly have a royal ball.
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547 Emerson St, Palo Alto / (650) 327-7673 / Website
This popular pub is positively perfect, and is the oldest bar in Palo Alto. Many students and locals alike flock to this convivial favorite for their top-quality beers to enjoy either out on their illuminated patio, or with a rousing game of darts. Wherever you hangout at this longstanding landmark, you are sure to have a pleasant time, and be sure to chat up the kind and diligent bartenders, as they are full of surprising local fun facts!
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195 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale / (408) 245-8503 / Website
If you are on the storied cobblestone of Downtown Sunnyvale's Murphy Avenue, the Oxford is an effortless choice for a classic dinner and an out-of-the-box cocktail. Sit out on their open-air patio or on their sleek overlooking window ledge while you indulge in the most divine Shepherd's Pie or Peri Peri Chicken, generously portioned and presented by the most friendly servers.
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10801 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino / (408) 446-3853 / Website
Tucked away just behind Apple Park in Cupertino, the Duke of Edinburgh is so authentic that the pub's structure was even shipped out straight from Suffolk! Arriving in two containers, this building found its home in the South Bay and we cannot imagine it anywhere else, considering it will be hard to move again with its overflowing patrons and drink options!
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1087 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose / (408) 252-7262 / Website
Founded in 1981 by an English ex-pat, Britannia Arms is the original British pub of Silicon Valley. Family-owned and operated since, this community mainstay is an immaculate choice for a patio and British comfort food to pair with a thirst-quenching beer and their festive games. Be sure not to miss any of the historic mementos spectularly decorating the joint's walls either!
Even from the Bay Area, you can still make a proper British toast. Cheers!
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