Betty & Joan’s

You're in Elephant & Castle, where the old industrial landscape is getting a proper shake-up, and Betty & Joan's sits right in the middle of it all at Elephant Park. This is the kind of bar that doesn't need to shout about itself—locals drift in, grab a seat at the counter, and realise they've stumbled onto something decent. The cocktails are done with actual care rather than just thrown together, and the staff actually seem to know what they're doing rather than just looking the part. It's got that rare quality of feeling like a proper bar rather than a themed experience, which frankly is refreshing round these parts.