Hire the perfect pub in Victoria

Rumoured to be the smallest pub in central London, the Cask & Glass is just a tiny little pub for drinks and, on the miniature food menu, their infamous cheese toasties. Get far from the commuter crowd, but try to beat the evening rush – like we said, there simply isn't actually much room to go around! Just a head's up – it's closed on Sundays.

Built in 1826, this straightforward pub is another fine spot for a pint and a pie. It was once a 'reading room', a place where locals could gather and kick back with the daily papers or a paperback. Reading is still welcome, but now there's alcohol as well, plus a decent-sized telly often displaying the sporting highlight of the day. Only a ten minute walk from Victoria Station, this is perhaps a quieter option for drinking than other pubs in the area – except when the football's on, of course.

This pretty two-floor pub is full of colourful, mismatched furniture, and also offers a roof terrace to enjoy on warmer days. Open seven days a week and just a seven-minute walk from Victoria Station, a recent refurbishment has given the Phoenix pub a new lease of life. If you're after something to eat, the food menu offers traditional British fare.

This classic London corner pub is easy on the eye, with lots of lovely exposed wood, but the real hero here is the cooking, which elevates a fairly typical pub menu through craft and carefully-chosen ingredients. Worry not: fish'n'chips, burgers and a Sunday roast are all available, but a summery risotto, pan-fried sea bass and truffle parmesan fries are also up for grabs. Just a six minute walk from Victoria Station, the Queens Arms also has three areas to hire, for 20, 30 and 60 guests respectively.