Coach and Horses Wellington Street Covent Garden
The beer selection is solid—think cask ales, a crisp lager, and a decent cider. It’s not a mixology lab, and thank goodness for that. You won’t find a bartender who asks if you want your martini "stirred with a unicorn feather."
What you will find is a perfectly poured pint of something that tastes like it was brewed by a friendly giant. Pro tip: ask for the guest ale. It changes often, and discovering a new favourite is half the fun. It’s like a pub lottery, but you always win.
Coach & Horses, London - 42 Wellington St, Covent Garden - Restaurant
The Locals: The Real Show
The theatre crowd is the true entertainment here. Before a show, you’ll see actors nervously running lines over a gin and tonic. After the show, you’ll see the same actors, now glowing with adrenaline, celebrating a good performance or drowning a bad one. You might even spot a famous face, though nobody ever points it out—we’re too busy being cool about it.
It’s the kind of place where conversations start easily. I once sat next to a man who claimed he was a "professional mime hater." He spent an hour explaining his craft. It was brilliant, and I’m 99% sure he was telling the truth.