Great Central Pub by Matt Fletcher

You're walking into the sort of pub that actually feels like a pub—wood panelling, proper lighting, the kind of place where locals prop up the bar without irony. Matt Fletcher's name carries weight in London kitchens, and here he's stripped back the fine-dining theatrics to do what matters: cook good food and pour good drinks without making a fuss about it. The menu reads like what you'd want to eat, not what sounds impressive on Instagram, and the wine list is thoughtfully curated without being snobbish. It's Marylebone done right.