The Walrus And The Carpenter

You're practically on the doorstep of The Great Fire Monument when you walk into this Nicholsons establishment—and that location matters. It's the kind of pub that feels genuinely local despite being right on a major tourist drag, probably because the food actually justifies the footfall. The space is all dark wood and traditional booths, the sort of place that works equally well for a quick pint after the office or settling in for dinner with solid, unpretentious cooking that doesn't take itself too seriously. Expect decent steaks, fish and chips that actually tastes like something, and a wine list that won't embarrass you.