Lulu's

You'll find yourself on one of Herne Hill's best-kept streets, where Lulu's sits as the kind of place locals actually return to—not because it's fashionable, but because it gets the fundamentals right. The wine selection leans natural and interesting without the pretension that sometimes comes with the territory, and staff clearly know what they're talking about. The food is simple but considered, the sort of thing that pairs properly with a glass rather than competing for attention. It's the bar you'd want in your neighbourhood.