The Ship

You're walking along Jews Row towards the Thames when The Ship appears—all weathered brick and proper pub bones. Inside, it's got that lived-in feel of a place that's been pulling pints and serving food for decades, wood-panelled and reassuringly unpretentious. The real draw is the riverside terrace, where you can actually watch the water and pretend you're somewhere coastal, except you're surrounded by actual Londoners who know their stuff. The menu goes beyond your standard pub fare—proper cooking, seasonal ingredients—and the beer list takes itself seriously without being annoying about it.