The Snug

You'll find yourself in the kind of place that's been doing its thing quietly for years without needing to shout about it. The Snug sits on Duke Street in the East End, nestled among the tenements and corner shops that give this stretch its character. It's the sort of bar where regulars prop up the counter and everyone knows the bartender's name—wood-panelled walls, dim lighting, the smell of a good drink being made properly. You're not paying for Instagram aesthetics here; you're paying for atmosphere that feels lived-in and genuine.