The Pelican - Notting Hill

Walk down All Saints Road and you'll find yourself in one of those pockets of Notting Hill that hasn't been completely gentrified into oblivion. The Pelican sits here like an anchor, the kind of pub where locals actually outnumber the Instagram crowd (though they're welcome too). You're getting wood-panelled walls, dim lighting that flatters everyone, and a menu that takes itself seriously without being pretentious about it. This is where you come for a proper pint and food that makes you forget about all those overpriced wine bars nearby.