Esq Resto Lounge

Head down to Peckham's Old Kent Road and you'll find Esq tucked away doing exactly what it says on the tin—proper grilled food and proper drinks. The room's got that grown-up lounge vibe without being trying too hard about it; you can rock up in trainers or a blazer and feel right at home. The grills are the real draw here, charred and flavourful, and the bar staff actually know what they're doing with a cocktail shaker. It's the kind of place locals keep coming back to because it just gets the fundamentals right.