The Duck Shed at The Southbank

You're walking along the South Bank on a decent evening, the Thames catching the light, and you spot The Duck Shed tucked into the Queen's Walk stretch. It's the kind of place that feels both proper and unpretentious—exactly what you want when you're in this part of London without wanting to queue for three hours or mortgage your flat for dinner. The menu leans into what they do well: duck done right, alongside seasonal vegetables and the sort of cooking that doesn't overthink things. It's got the relaxed energy of somewhere locals actually go, not just tourists ticking boxes.