A HAMMERSMITH pub picked up the top award as the best London boozer of the decade.

The Colton Arms in Barons Court received the reviewer's special award from online pub guide www.fancyapint.com .

This one-off prize was added to the website's list of Best London Pub Awards 2009 to celebrate its 10 year anniversary.

The annual awards were held on October 27, with the west London pub commended for a decade of consistent and excellent service.

The Colton Arms is a family-run, traditional pub, with a beer garden and many amenities perfect for serving the local community.

Fans of the pub praised it for its location, tucked away in a quiet part of the borough, which makes it a perfect place to meet friends and have a drink in relaxed and friendly surroundings.