The York

Walk down Leicester Street towards the river and you'll find The York doing exactly what a good pub should: serving people who live here, not just passing through. It's got that comfortable, lived-in feeling—the kind of place where regulars have their spots and the staff remember your usual. The drinks list leans into local brews and proper ales, and the kitchen keeps things straightforward without getting precious about it. You'll notice the 4.3 rating isn't because they're trying too hard; it's because they've got the fundamentals right and people keep coming back.