Devonshire Arms, London

To the south of High Street Kensington, The Devonshire Arms is situated on an elegant street, deep in this affluent part of the capital. Originally opened in the mid 19th century, this is a spacious, smart and quiet establishment with a nice terrace at the front for alfresco drinking in the summer months. Inside, there is an open fire, TVs for football and other major sporting events, and a quality pool table. It also has a juke box that plays cheerful pop music, and live performances every couple of weeks. The menu offers traditional pub food.