Flowers of the Forest

You're walking off Westminster Bridge Road, somewhere between the Thames and the Imperial War Museum, and you'll find yourself in a pub that feels genuinely lived-in rather than staged. The Flowers of the Forest does exactly what it says on the tin: decent cask ales, hearty food that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't, and a mixed crowd of office workers, locals, and the occasional lost sightseer. It's the sort of place where you can nurse a pint for hours without feeling rushed, or grab a quick bite between meetings without judgment.