The Anglesea Arms

You'll find this place tucked away on Selwood Terrace, the kind of street that feels properly residential despite being minutes from the V&A. Step in and it's got that lived-in, genuinely local feel—wood-panelled walls, proper pub furniture, the lot. The sort of place where you can clock regulars nursing pints at the bar while couples tuck into dinner in the back. They're clearly taking the food seriously without being pretentious about it: the menu changes regularly and leans into quality British cooking with a few clever twists. The drinks list is where they've really done their homework, especially on natural wines and interesting smaller producers. It's the kind of neighbourhood pub that makes you understand why people actually want to live in South Ken.