The Vault 1894

You'll descend into the bowels of Shad Thames and emerge in what was once a proper bank vault, all exposed brick and original ironwork. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like you're onto something—locals know it, tourists stumble upon it, and everyone ends up staying longer than planned. The drinks list takes itself seriously without being pretentious; there's proper cask ale alongside craft cocktails that actually know what they're doing. It's intimate without feeling cramped, and lively enough that you'll want to linger over a pint.