The Florence

You'll find The Florence tucked away on Dulwich Road, the sort of pub that doesn't need to shout about itself because the regulars already know what's on. It's got that lived-in, unpretentious feel that's increasingly rare in south London—stripped wooden floors, real ales on tap, and a crowd that ranges from after-work drinkers to families grabbing Sunday lunch. The kitchen takes pub standards seriously without getting fancy about it, and you're not paying London prices that make you wince. This is where Herne Hill comes to drink and eat without any of the nonsense.