The Crown

You'll find yourself on Trafalgar Road in Greenwich, where this pub sits like it's been there forever—because it probably has. Walk in and you get that immediate sense of a place that doesn't try too hard: wooden bar, solid furniture, and punters who know the staff by name. The real draws here are the thoughtfully chosen real ales (they actually rotate them rather than just having the usual suspects on tap) and food that's competent without being showy. It's the kind of spot where you can nurse a pint on a Sunday afternoon without feeling obliged to order three courses or take Instagram photos. The vibe is unpretentious and genuinely welcoming—locals come here regularly, which tells you everything.