The Three Tuns

You'll find yourself in one of those rare pubs that's managed to resist becoming either a theme park or completely soulless. The Three Tuns sits tucked away on Portman Mews South, just off the main drag, which means it attracts locals rather than the Oxford Street overflow. The crowd's a proper mix—office workers unwinding, residents grabbing an early pint, people who've been coming here for years. The beer selection is respectable Greene King fare, and the food does the job without pretension: reliable pub grub that won't leave you disappointed. It's the kind of place where you can actually have a conversation and the staff know what they're doing.