The Devonshire Arms

You'll find yourself on Duke Street in Mayfair, which already feels a bit removed from the usual tourist circuit despite being minutes from Oxford Street. The Devonshire Arms doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is: a proper pub that takes its beer and food seriously without the performative stuffiness you'd expect from the postcode. It's the kind of place where you can nurse a proper pint, actually taste what you're drinking, and eat something that doesn't arrive on a slate or a tiny wooden board. The regulars clearly know what they're doing here, and there's a warmth to the place that makes you feel welcome whether you're local or just passing through.