Mr Fogg's Botanical Tavern

You'll push through heavy wooden doors on Newman Street and find yourself transported to some fantastical version of the 1800s—think taxidermied birds, overflowing plant life, and enough curiosities to keep you staring at the walls for hours. It's the kind of place that takes itself seriously in the best way possible, with staff who know their way around both gin and the concept of immersive theatre. The drinks list reads like a botanist's diary, packed with house-made infusions and an impressive selection of spirits. It's busy without being chaotic, atmospheric without feeling try-hard, and honestly the sort of pub that reminds you why London's drinking culture has something special going on.