Three Crowns

You're on Babmaes Street, just off Jermyn Street in St James's, and honestly it feels like you've stumbled onto one of London's better-kept secrets — a proper neighbourhood pub that doesn't rely on being fancy. The Three Crowns does what it does well: decent ales, the kind of food that sticks to your ribs (think fish and chips, pies, burgers), and a vibe that welcomes everyone from office workers grabbing a quick pint to locals settling in for the evening. It's the sort of place where you can actually have a conversation without shouting over a DJ, and the staff know what they're doing without being fussy about it.