Anspach & Hobday: The Arch House

You're walking down Druid Street in Bermondsey and you spot the arch—that's where Anspach & Hobday lives. It's the kind of place that feels like it shouldn't work (railway arch, industrial vibes, no frills) but absolutely does. The brewery itself is visible from the bar, so you're essentially drinking beer metres away from where it's made. The crowd skews local and knowledgeable without being pretentious; everyone's here because they genuinely rate the beer, not because it's Instagram-friendly. Their range is seriously impressive—you'll find everything from crisp lagers to wild, funky sours that make you think differently about what beer can be.