The Bridge Tap, London

You're on Borough High Street, that stretch where the actual locals still outnumber the Borough Market tourists, and The Bridge Tap slots in perfectly—a straightforward pub that doesn't overcomplicate things. Inside, it's got that comfortable, slightly worn-in vibe of a place people actually drink in rather than photograph. The beer selection is the real draw here; they take their cask and craft seriously without the pretension, and the food covers all the bases you'd want from a proper pub: solid burgers, decent pies, the kind of stuff that tastes better with a pint in hand.