Anglesea Arms, South Kensington, SW7

Despite being in a distinctly upmarket area, this pub thankfully retains a traditional and relatively unpretentious feel. The layout has presumably been opened out at some stage, but the mix of furniture and array of decoration seems to work quite well. Rear dining room. Large front patio. Six beers on handpump: Wandle, Adnams Southwold and Broadside, Cornish Coaster, Old Speckled Hen and a rare London outing for Greene King XX Mild (£3.60). Overall, justifiably busy and well worth seeking out. (NB - Review dates from April 2012.)