The Waterfront

Head down to Juniper Drive and you've landed at one of those rare London boozers that feels genuinely local without trying too hard. The Waterfront sits right on the Thames, and yes, the views across the water are proper lovely—especially if you nab a spot on the terrace with a pint in hand. It's the kind of place where you can rock up for a casual weekday drink or bring mates for a proper Sunday session, and everyone leaves happy. The food's solid, the ales rotation keeps things interesting, and the crowd feels refreshingly unpretentious for somewhere this well-positioned.