The Doodle Bar

You'll find The Doodle Bar nestled on Druid Street—that stretch of SE1 that's somehow stayed proper and unpretentious despite all the gentrification around it. Walk in and you're met with the kind of bar that doesn't take itself too seriously: think doodles on the walls, a cheeky vibe, and staff who actually know their way around a cocktail menu. It's the sort of place where you can nurse a proper Negroni or try something more experimental without feeling like you're being judged for ordering a simple gin and tonic. The crowd's mixed—locals, after-work drinkers, and people who've wandered over from Borough Market. Nothing feels forced here.