Old Ship

You'll find yourself on King Street in Richmond, where the Old Ship sits pretty with its riverside views and the kind of warmth that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. This is the pub where regulars genuinely know the bar staff's names, where the beer selection actually means something, and where the kitchen takes its food seriously without being precious about it. Walk in on a weekday afternoon and you'll catch the real rhythm of the place—not the Instagram-filtered version. The space has that lived-in character you can't manufacture: creaky wooden floors, proper ales on tap, and a menu that respects both tradition and decent ingredients.