Tap & Tandoor

You're walking up Richmond Hill and spot this place doing something properly different — proper Indian cooking married with a proper pub atmosphere. The ground floor's all dark wood and exposed brick, the kind of place where locals prop themselves at the bar nursing a real ale while mates dig into paneer or lamb. Upstairs opens up more, but there's no faffing about with twee presentation or trying too hard. The tandoor's the star here, turning out consistent, flavourful curry that doesn't treat spice like a novelty. It's become the sort of spot where you'll bump into the same faces regularly, which tells you everything about how the food and drink actually hold up.