The Prince of Wales

You'll find yourself on St George's Road in Elephant & Castle, pushing through doors that lead into the kind of pub that actually feels lived-in. The Prince of Wales has that rare quality of being packed most nights without feeling forced or performative—there's a real mix of people here, from regulars nursing pints at the bar to groups who've clearly stumbled in and decided to stay. The place has proper character, the sort that comes from years of being exactly what the neighbourhood needs rather than trying too hard.