The Duke of Sussex

You're walking down Baylis Road in Waterloo, and suddenly you're somewhere that actually feels like a proper local rather than another soulless chain. The Duke of Sussex is the kind of place where the bartenders know what they're doing, the beer list takes itself seriously without being insufferable about it, and the food goes beyond the usual pub fare—think elevated classics that don't pretend to be restaurant-level but absolutely should be. It's got real character without trying too hard, the sort of place where you'll find everything from after-work crowds to proper regulars who've probably claimed the same spot for years.