If you had a friend over from America that wanted to see what a real traditional London pub was like, you may well take them to the Princess Louise in Holborn. It’s an absolute Victorian classic, with wood panels, tiled floors, and a series of booths separated by wooden dividers around an island bar. The whole place, including the men’s urinals, is Grade II listed, so it really is like stepping back in time in here. It’s own by Samuel Smith now so you’ve only got their drinks to choose from but given their famous cheap prices there shouldn’t be too many complaints here.