Charlies 4

You're stumbling down South Great George's Street at half past midnight, and most places are shuttered tight. But the warm glow spilling from Charlies 4 tells a different story - this is where the night keeps going. The kitchen stays fired up until the small hours, turning out proper comfort grub for everyone from post-theatre crowds to night shift workers looking for a decent bite. The menu doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, and that's exactly the point. You'll find all the classics done properly - burgers that actually satisfy, pasta that hits the spot, and enough variety to keep both vegetarians and carnivores happy. The cocktails are solid without being flashy, and the pints are well-kept. It's the kind of place that serves its purpose brilliantly: good food, decent drinks, and doors that stay open when everywhere else has called it a night.