The Kings Arms

You'll stumble onto Roupell Street and think you've fallen through time—it's one of London's best-preserved Victorian terraces, all gas lamps and period charm. The Kings Arms sits right there, unpretentious and doing exactly what a local pub should: pulling decent ales, slinging proper food, and filling up with everyone from office workers to tourists who've wandered off the beaten path. It's got real character without trying too hard, the kind of place where you can nurse a pint for hours or grab a quick drink before heading to the nearby theatres.