The Duke of Deptford

Walk down Creek Road towards the water and you'll find yourself in front of a place that feels refreshingly unbothered by trends. The Duke does pizza the way it should be done: respecting Neapolitan tradition without the pretension you'd pay double for elsewhere. The wood-fired oven is the star, producing charred, blistered bases with that perfect chewy-crispy ratio, whilst the toppings—whether classic Margherita or something with a bit more ambition—don't overshadow the dough. It's the kind of spot locals actually return to, not because it's Instagram-worthy, but because the pizza is genuinely excellent and won't leave you skint. The vibe is refreshingly casual: communal tables, buzzy on weekends, the sort of place you might bump into the same faces regularly.