The George Inn

The coming of the nearby railway meant demolition of part of what is now London's sole surviving example of a 17th-century, galleried coaching inn, but what's left is impressive. National Trust-owned, it still features some very old woodwork, like the simple wall seats. The house George Ale is brewed by Adnams, while others are Greene King. The fairly-priced pub grub includes sandwiches, salads and dishes such as grilled smoked haddock with spinach and poached egg; 10-oz rump steak; Gloucester Old Spot sausages and mash; and mushroom, thyme and roasted garlic pappardelle.