The most fashionable pubs in London: Where the designers, magazine editors and top models really go

The Hero Maida Vale

Alongside the foodie top brass, you’ll find West London’s chicest are still all scrambling for a seat at the The Hero, with its Modern House interiors and, as of May last year, hottest pub owners Phil Winser and James Gummer, of The Pelican acclaim. FTHTSI’s editor Jo Ellison took it over for her 50th, and Shrimps designer Hannah Weiland hosted a bells and whistles games night with best pal It girls Pixie Geldof, Clara Paget and Kukua Williams in November. 55 Shirland Road, W9