The Cock & Bottle

Dancing on the border of Bayswater and Notting Hill is this pretty, classic pub. Its outdoor seating is a peaceful spot to enjoy a sunny pint, but one of the cosily-packed tables, surrounded by velvety red curtains and bunting, is my favourite place to perch in the winter months. Despite the pristine rows of houses that surround this place, the Cock & Bottle retains a friendly, welcoming rep, with weekly events like a pub quiz on Tuesday evenings and an open-mic on Wednesdays, along with more ad-hoc activities, like themed seasonal ‘sip and sew’ nights.