The Waterside

You're at Imperial Wharf, that stretch of Fulham where the Thames suddenly reminds you London's got geography. The Waterside sits right on the water, and unlike some riverside spots that treat views as an excuse for mediocrity, this place manages to be genuinely good. The sort of pub where locals actually outnumber tourists, the beer list isn't just the usual suspects, and the food reads like someone actually gives a toss about what's going on in the kitchen. It's got that rare thing: proper character without trying too hard, and enough space that you're not folded into someone else's conversation.