Courtfield

You know that feeling when you walk into a pub and it just feels right? Courtfield's got that in spades. It's the kind of place where the bartender remembers what you drink, where you can nurse a decent pint without feeling rushed, and where the mix of regulars and passers-through creates actual atmosphere rather than staged Instagram energy. Earl's Court has gentrified to hell, but this spot holds its ground as a proper neighbourhood watering hole. The Greene King beers are solid, the food's straightforward pub fare that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't, and the whole vibe is refreshingly unpretentious.