The Public House group is quietly reminding punters why we all love the British pub. It kicked off with The Pelican in 2022, but was quickly followed by The Hero in Maida Vale and Cotswolds’ spot The Bull. Each one has a soft but serious smartness as well as putting a focus on local produce. The Pelican’s menu includes blistering Welsh rarebits and scampi reimagined with monkfish. The team’s Italian restaurant, Canteen on Portobello Road, is also worth a trip. First-rate hospitality that always hits the mark.

