A pleasantly unpretentious boozer in an area that is rife with such a thing, the Cock & Bottle boasts a warm welcome and two separate rooms.

The smart front area is adorned with original Victorian features and a TV, mercifully switched off most of the time, while the back room is fashioned as an Edwardian drawing room.

Overall, a very fine establishment, and the well-kept ales and 'second hardest pub quiz in London' only add to its charms.