Duke Of Somerset

You're tucked just off the main drag on Little Somerset Street, where the Duke sits as the kind of pub that doesn't need to try too hard. It's the sort of place where regulars prop up the bar at lunchtime, groups pile in after work, and nobody's performing for Instagram. The kitchen does straightforward pub food that hits the spot—think pies, pints, proper portions—and the staff know what they're doing without being fussy about it. It's got that East London thing where it feels lived-in, unpretentious, and genuinely welcoming whether you're a local or just passing through Aldgate.