The Angel Oak

You're walking down Peckham Rye past the sort of independent shops that actually make South London worth living in, and The Angel Oak pulls you in with that unmistakable pub warmth. It's got the kind of vibe where locals prop up the bar nursing pints like they've claimed their spot for years, but newcomers don't feel out of place. The place does solid, unpretentious food and drinks—nothing trying too hard, just competent and honest, which honestly is rarer than it should be around here.