Prince of Wales

You'll find yourself on one of Kensington's quieter thoroughfares, away from the tourist crush of the High Street, at a pub that actually feels like it belongs to the neighbourhood rather than existing for Instagram. The Prince of Wales is the kind of place where regulars have their spots at the bar and the staff know what you're drinking before you order. It's Greene King-owned so the beer selection is reliable rather than revolutionary, but that's never been the point—this is about solid pub standards, from the drinks to the straightforward food that won't break the bank.