S.O.S Coffee

You'll find S.O.S tucked away on Southwark Park Road in Bermondsey, in one of those corners of South London that actually feels like a proper neighbourhood. This is the kind of place where the baristas actually care about what they're pulling, but won't make you feel like an idiot for just wanting a decent flat white. The coffee's the real draw—they've clearly thought about their beans and their technique—and the vibe is refreshingly low-key. It's become exactly the sort of spot locals actually return to, hence the solid ratings from people who know what they're talking about.