The Hare & Billet

Head down Hare and Billet Road and you'll find yourself in one of those rare pubs that feels genuinely lived-in rather than designed. The sort of place where regulars have claimed their spots at the bar, families pile in for lunch, and there's an actual buzz without anyone trying too hard. It's the kind of Blackheath institution that somehow works for everyone—whether you're after a proper pint of something interesting, a solid meal that doesn't pretend to be anything fancy, or just somewhere to settle in for an afternoon. The real ale list means you can geek out if you want to, but equally, you can just order a lager and nobody cares.