Fuller's Ale & Pie House

You'll walk into a pub that feels exactly like a London pub should—no fuss, no Instagram angles, just honest drinking and eating. The pies are the main event here, and they're genuinely good; proper pastry, generous fillings, the kind of thing you want when you've spent the afternoon wandering round Fitzrovia or heading to the British Museum. Fuller's own ales are on tap throughout, and the beer selection takes itself seriously without being annoying about it. It's the sort of place where locals actually sit at the bar, where you can have a quick pint or settle in for food without anyone making you feel rushed.