The Partridge, Bromley

Walk into The Partridge and you're stepping into the sort of pub that makes Bromley High Street worth visiting. It's got that lived-in feel – not trying too hard, just doing the basics really well. You'll find locals propping up the bar alongside people who've ducked in from the shops, everyone mixing naturally. The food's the real draw here; proper pub fare that doesn't mess about, and the drinks list punches above what you'd expect for this part of town. It's the kind of place where you can have a quiet pint and a pie, or settle in with mates for a proper session.