The Duke of Kent, Ealing

You'll find The Duke of Kent doing what it does best: being exactly the kind of pub that keeps a neighbourhood ticking. Sat on Scotch Common, it's the sort of place where regulars actually know the bar staff's names and the staff know theirs back. The kind of Thursday evening spot where you can nurse a decent pint without anyone expecting you to spend £7 on a craft ale you've never heard of. It's unpretentious enough that you'll see everything from after-work suits to dog walkers popping in for a quick one, and solid enough that people keep coming back—nearly 1,900 reviews don't lie. Food-wise, it ticks the standard pub boxes without trying to reinvent the wheel, and the booze selection actually makes sense.