The Curtains Up

You're walking down Comeragh Road in Barons Court and you spot The Curtains Up tucked away with the kind of unassuming charm that makes you wonder how you've missed it before. Step inside and it's exactly what a local boozer should be—wood-panelled walls, a genuine mix of ages at the bar, and staff who treat you like you belong there immediately. The drinks programme is thoughtful without being show-offy: proper ales on tap, a wine list that makes sense, and cocktails that aren't trying too hard. It's the sort of place where you can nurse a pint for an hour, or settle in for the evening with mates and lose track of time entirely.