The Newman Arms

You're walking down Rathbone Street in the heart of Fitzrovia, a neighbourhood that's somehow stayed relatively unpretentious despite being sandwiched between Soho and Bloomsbury. Push through the doors of The Newman Arms and you've landed in an actual local pub—the kind where people genuinely prop up the bar rather than Instagram it. The place has been here for ages, and it shows in the best way: worn wooden floors, an honest drink menu, and the sort of atmosphere that makes you want to linger. The food game is strong here, particularly their pies, which arrive proper golden and stuffed with decent fillings. It's the sort of place where you can get a quality pint and a meal that doesn't pretend to be anything fancier than it is.