A London pub isn’t just somewhere to get a drink — it’s one of the fastest ways to understand how the city actually works. But the unwritten rules trip up a lot of first-time visitors: there’s no table service, rounds are a social contract, and last orders comes earlier than you’d think. This London pub…

Some of London’s best pubs are hiding in plain sight — a five-minute walk from the tube station you already pass through. Whether you’re a commuter squeezing in a swift half before the last train, or a visitor who wants a proper London pub without the tourist-trap markup, this guide takes you from platform to…