The White Swan

You'll find yourself on New Row, that slightly quieter stretch just off the main Covent Garden madness, and that's exactly where The White Swan does its thing. It's got that traditional London pub feel—the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think, unlike the heaving tourist traps round the corner. The food's solid without being showy: expect good British classics and decent pub standards that actually taste like someone cared. It's the sort of spot locals duck into when they want proper ale and decent grub, and where you won't feel like you've been fleeced just for eating in central London.