If you're cutting back, slimming down or fitting up this January make your pub going really worthwhile. The discerning drinkers at Fancyapint have nominated 10 quality locals to please you, including a pair of smashing 5 pinters that you must visit, even if you're on the lime and soda.

Wenlock Arms
(City Road)
A justly famous real ale pub, that was under threat, now possibly reprieved.
- Dog & Bell
(Deptford)
A local favourite with excellent ales.
- Aces and Eights
(Tufnell Park)
Blues, rock and decent American beer comes to North London.
- Lord Nelson
(Barnet)
The best pub in Barnet by a long way - well worth seeking out.
- Colton Arms
(Hammersmith)
A pub that upholds the finest traditional values.
- The Hope & Anchor
(Hornsey)
See what pubs used to be like - before the world turned gastro.
- The Euston Tap
(Euston)
An enormous number of ales crammed into a very tiny space.
- Hemingford Arms
(Islington)
The pub of choice in these parts.
- The Swan
(Hammersmith)
A welcome upgrade to a previously grotty pub.
- Island Queen
(Islington)
The place to get away from the hustle, bustle and general weariness of Upper Street.
It's about going to the pub over at Fancyapint.