The Hansom Cab

You'll find The Hansom Cab doing what it does best on Wigmore Lane—serving up the kind of pub that doesn't try too hard but gets the basics right. It's the sort of place you pop into for a pint after work, where the staff actually know their regulars and the atmosphere feels genuinely welcoming rather than manufactured. The Greene King chain backbone means consistent quality and a decent beer selection, but this particular spot has managed to keep its own character. You get proper pub food at reasonable prices, the kind that goes down well with a cold one, and the vibe is refreshingly unpretentious—just locals being locals.