The Libertine

You'll find The Libertine tucked away on Alumhurst Road in Westbourne, which basically tells you everything: this isn't a chain, and it's not trying to be something it's not. Walk in and you get the sense that locals have claimed it—the kind of place where regulars have their spots and the staff know what you're drinking before you ask. The beer selection is taken seriously without being precious about it, and the food's the sort that makes you want to linger over a pint rather than rush through. It's got that rare quality where it feels equally comfortable swinging by solo for a quiet one or bringing a group of mates for the evening.