Here are images of just some of the thousands of pubs that have played such an important part in London’s history and culture.

Ham & High: The Alliance pub, Mill Lane, Wets Hampstead.The Alliance pub, Mill Lane, Wets Hampstead. (Image: Archant)

Some pubs are still operating as takeaways during lockdown – so check their websites – but all will need customers’ support when they are able to open again.

London is home to around 3,500 pubs in total, and pictured here is just a selection of those restricted by the government’s lockdown measures.

For some readers, their local pub will be central to their lives – a place to meet friends, a place they got together with their partner. Some readers will be members of the darts team or will be there every Wednesday without fail for the quiz. Some will pop in occasionally, before a meal out. Many will remember fondly their younger, perhaps wilder, days.

Whether they are food-led, late night dancing spots or simply a good place for a chat, we wish all our great pubs the best of luck.

Ham & High: The Alma, Chapel Market, Angel.The Alma, Chapel Market, Angel. (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Alwyne Castle, St Paule's Road, Highbury.The Alwyne Castle, St Paule's Road, Highbury. (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Angel Inn, Highgate High Street, Highgate.The Angel Inn, Highgate High Street, Highgate. (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Angelic, Liverpool Road, Angel.The Angelic, Liverpool Road, Angel. (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Bank of Friendship, Blackstock Road, Highbury.The Bank of Friendship, Blackstock Road, Highbury. (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Birdcage, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington.The Birdcage, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington. (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Black Lion, West End Lane, West Hampstead.The Black Lion, West End Lane, West Hampstead. (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Boston Arms, Junction Road, Tufnell Park.The Boston Arms, Junction Road, Tufnell Park. (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Brave Sir Robin, Crouch Hill.Brave Sir Robin, Crouch Hill. (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Bull & Gate in Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town. Picture: ArchantThe Bull & Gate in Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Bull and Last, In Highgate Road, Highgate. Picture: ArchantThe Bull and Last, In Highgate Road, Highgate. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Camden Eye in Kentish Town Road, Camden. Picture: ArchantThe Camden Eye in Kentish Town Road, Camden. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Camden Head, in Camden High Street, Dalston. Picture: ArchantThe Camden Head, in Camden High Street, Dalston. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Castle Bar, Camden Road, Camden. Picture: ArchantThe Castle Bar, Camden Road, Camden. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Cellars in Newington Green Road. Picture: ArchantThe Cellars in Newington Green Road. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Chamberlayne in Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise. Picture: ArchantThe Chamberlayne in Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Clarence in Stoke Newington Church Street. Picture: ArchantThe Clarence in Stoke Newington Church Street. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Clifton in Clifton Hill, St John's Wood. Picture: ArchantThe Clifton in Clifton Hill, St John's Wood. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Cock Tavern in Mare Street, Hackney. Picture: ArchantThe Cock Tavern in Mare Street, Hackney. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Crown & Castle in Kingsland Road, Dalston. Picture: ArchantThe Crown & Castle in Kingsland Road, Dalston. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Dublin Castle in Parkway, Camden. Picture: ArchantDublin Castle in Parkway, Camden. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Duchess of Kent, Liverpool Road, Islington. Picture: ArchantDuchess of Kent, Liverpool Road, Islington. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Duke's Head in Highgate High STreet, Highgate. Picture: ArchantThe Duke's Head in Highgate High STreet, Highgate. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Earl of Derby, in Kilburn High Road, Kilburn. Picture: ArchantThe Earl of Derby, in Kilburn High Road, Kilburn. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Edinboro Castle, in Mornington Terrace, Camden. Picture: ArchantThe Edinboro Castle, in Mornington Terrace, Camden. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Elgin, in Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale. Picture: ArchantThe Elgin, in Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Famous Cock Tavern, in Upper Street, Highbury. Picture: ArchantThe Famous Cock Tavern, in Upper Street, Highbury. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Farr's School of Dancing, in Dalston Lane, Dalston. Picture: ArchantFarr's School of Dancing, in Dalston Lane, Dalston. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Fellow in York Way, King's Cross. Picture: ArchantThe Fellow in York Way, King's Cross. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Flask, in Flask Walk, Hampstead. Picture: ArchantThe Flask, in Flask Walk, Hampstead. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Foxglove, in Liverpool Road, Islington. Picture: ArchantThe Foxglove, in Liverpool Road, Islington. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Garden Gate, in South End Road, Hampstead. Picture: ArchantThe Garden Gate, in South End Road, Hampstead. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Gatehouse, in North Road, Highgate. Picture: ArchantThe Gatehouse, in North Road, Highgate. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Golden Lion, in Royal College Street, Camden. Picture: ArchantThe Golden Lion, in Royal College Street, Camden. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Good Mixer, in Inverness Street, Camden. Picture: ArchantThe Good Mixer, in Inverness Street, Camden. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Gunners, in Blackstock Road, Highbury. Picture: ArchantThe Gunners, in Blackstock Road, Highbury. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Hawley Arms in Castlehaven Road, Camden. Picture: ArchantThe Hawley Arms in Castlehaven Road, Camden. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Haggerston, in Kingsland Road, Dalston. Picture: ArchantThe Haggerston, in Kingsland Road, Dalston. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Harringay Arms in Crouch Hill, Crouch End. Picture: ArchantThe Harringay Arms in Crouch Hill, Crouch End. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Haverstock Tavern, in Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm. Picture: ArchantThe Haverstock Tavern, in Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Hen & Chickens in St Paul's Road, Highbury. Picture: ArchantThe Hen & Chickens in St Paul's Road, Highbury. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Highbury Barn, in Highbury Park. Picture: ArchantThe Highbury Barn, in Highbury Park. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Hope & Anchor in Upper Street, Islington. Picture: ArchantThe Hope & Anchor in Upper Street, Islington. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Horseshoe in Heath Street, Hampstead. Picture: ArchantThe Horseshoe in Heath Street, Hampstead. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Island, in College Road, Kensal Green. Picture: ArchantThe Island, in College Road, Kensal Green. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Joker of Penton Street, Angel. Picture: ArchantThe Joker of Penton Street, Angel. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Kilburn Arms, Willesden Lane, Kilburn. Picture: ArchantThe Kilburn Arms, Willesden Lane, Kilburn. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Kings Head, Crouch End Hill, Crouch End. Picture: ArchantThe Kings Head, Crouch End Hill, Crouch End. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Lexington in Pentonville Road, King's Cross. Picture: ArchantThe Lexington in Pentonville Road, King's Cross. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Library, Upper Street, Highbury. Picture: ArchantThe Library, Upper Street, Highbury. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Lock Tavern, Chalk Farm Road, Camden. Picture: ArchantThe Lock Tavern, Chalk Farm Road, Camden. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Maggie's Bar in Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise. Picture: ArchantMaggie's Bar in Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Mason's Arms in Harrow Road, Kensal Green. Picture: ArchantThe Mason's Arms in Harrow Road, Kensal Green. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Maynard Arms in Park Road, Crouch End. Picture: ArchantThe Maynard Arms in Park Road, Crouch End. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Mossy Well in Muswell Hill Broadway. Picture: ArchantThe Mossy Well in Muswell Hill Broadway. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Newmarket Ale House in Agar Grove, Camden. Picture: ArchantNewmarket Ale House in Agar Grove, Camden. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: North London Tavern, in Kilburn High Road, Kilburn. Picture: ArchantNorth London Tavern, in Kilburn High Road, Kilburn. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Old Oak in Mansfield Road, Gospel Oak. Picture: ArchantThe Old Oak in Mansfield Road, Gospel Oak. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Old Queen's Head in Essex Road, Islington. Picture: ArchantThe Old Queen's Head in Essex Road, Islington. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Old Red Lion in St John Street, Angel. Picture: ArchantThe Old Red Lion in St John Street, Angel. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Oxford Arms in Camden High Street. Picture: ArchantThe Oxford Arms in Camden High Street. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Owl & Hitchhiker in Holloway Road, Holloway. Picture: ArchantThe Owl & Hitchhiker in Holloway Road, Holloway. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Paradise by Way of Kensal Green, Kilburn Lane, Kensal Rise. Picture: ArchantParadise by Way of Kensal Green, Kilburn Lane, Kensal Rise. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Prince ARthur in Brunswick Place, Hackney. Picture: ArchantPrince ARthur in Brunswick Place, Hackney. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Prince Edward in Parkhurst Road, Hollway. Picture: ArchantPrince Edward in Parkhurst Road, Hollway. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Prince of Wales, in Highgate High Street. Picture: ArchantThe Prince of Wales, in Highgate High Street. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Princess Alexandra in Park Road, Crouch End. Picture: ArchantPrincess Alexandra in Park Road, Crouch End. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Princess of Wales in Lea Bridge Road, Lower Clapton. Picture: ArchantThe Princess of Wales in Lea Bridge Road, Lower Clapton. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Princess of Wales in Chalcot Rd, Primrose Hill. Picture: ArchantThe Princess of Wales in Chalcot Rd, Primrose Hill. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Priory in Park Road, Crouch End. Picture: ArchantThe Priory in Park Road, Crouch End. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Railway Tavern in Crouch End Hill, Crouch End. Picture: ArchantThe Railway Tavern in Crouch End Hill, Crouch End. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Red Lion in Stoke Newington Church Street. Picture: ArchantThe Red Lion in Stoke Newington Church Street. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Red Lion & Sun in North Road, Highgate. Picture: ArchantThe Red Lion & Sun in North Road, Highgate. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Regent in Liverpool Road, Islington. Picture: ArchantThe Regent in Liverpool Road, Islington. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Rochester Castle in Stoke Newington High Street. Picture: ArchantRochester Castle in Stoke Newington High Street. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Rose & Crown in Torriano Ave, Kentish Town. Picture: ArchantThe Rose & Crown in Torriano Ave, Kentish Town. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Salusbury in Sausbury Road, Queen's Park. Picture: ArchantThe Salusbury in Sausbury Road, Queen's Park. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Scottish Stores in Caledonian Road, Kig's Cross. Picture: ArchantThe Scottish Stores in Caledonian Road, Kig's Cross. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Sir Colin Campbell in Kilburn High Rd, Kilburn. Picture: ArchantThe Sir Colin Campbell in Kilburn High Rd, Kilburn. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Sir Richard Steele in Haverstock Hill, Belsize Park. Picture: ArchantThe Sir Richard Steele in Haverstock Hill, Belsize Park. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Snooty Fox in Grosvenor Avenue, Canonbury. Picture: ArchantThe Snooty Fox in Grosvenor Avenue, Canonbury. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Spaniards Inn in Spaniards Road, Hampstead. Picture: ArchantThe Spaniards Inn in Spaniards Road, Hampstead. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Spread Eagle in Albert Street, Camden. Picture: ArchantThe Spread Eagle in Albert Street, Camden. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Stag in Fleet Road, Hampstead. Picture: ArchantThe Stag in Fleet Road, Hampstead. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Ye Olde Swiss Cottage in Finchley Road, Swiss Cottage. Picture: ArchantYe Olde Swiss Cottage in Finchley Road, Swiss Cottage. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: St Martin's Tavern in Pratt Street, Camden. Picture: ArchantSt Martin's Tavern in Pratt Street, Camden. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Three Crowns in Stoke Newington High Street. Picture: ArchantThe Three Crowns in Stoke Newington High Street. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Twelve Pins in Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park. Picture: ArchantThe Twelve Pins in Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Victoria Tavern in Holloway Road, Hollowy. Picture: ArchantThe Victoria Tavern in Holloway Road, Hollowy. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Washington in England's Lane, Belsize Park. Picture: ArchantThe Washington in England's Lane, Belsize Park. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Wells Tavern in Well Walk, Hampstead. Picture: ArchantThe Wells Tavern in Well Walk, Hampstead. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Whippet Inn in Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise. Picture: ArchantThe Whippet Inn in Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The White Lion in Stroud Green Road, Finsbury Park. Picture: ArchantThe White Lion in Stroud Green Road, Finsbury Park. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The White Hart in Stoke Newington High Street. Picture: ArchantThe White Hart in Stoke Newington High Street. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The White Swan in Upper Street, Highbury. Picture: ArchantThe White Swan in Upper Street, Highbury. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: Whittington Stone in Highgate Hill, Archway. Picture: ArchantWhittington Stone in Highgate Hill, Archway. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Woodbine in Blackstock Road, Highbury. Picture: ArchantThe Woodbine in Blackstock Road, Highbury. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The Woodman in Archway Road, Highgate. Picture: ArchantThe Woodman in Archway Road, Highgate. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The World's End in Camden High Street. Picture: ArchantThe World's End in Camden High Street. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The William IV in Harrow Road, Kensal Green. Picture: ArchantThe William IV in Harrow Road, Kensal Green. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)

Ham & High: The York in Islington High Street, Angel. Picture: ArchantThe York in Islington High Street, Angel. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant)