Kings Arms

You'll find the Kings Arms squeezed into one of Mayfair's most charming pockets—Shepherd Market, where the independent shops and tight Georgian terraces make you forget you're in one of London's priciest postcodes. It's the kind of place where regulars know the staff by name and City types rub shoulders with locals who've been coming here for decades. The pub does exactly what it should: good ales, honest food that doesn't pretend to be anything fancy, and enough dark wood and character to feel like you've stepped back a few decades. It gets properly buzzy after work, especially on Fridays, but you can still find a quiet corner if you're after a civilised afternoon pint.