Harwood Arms, Fulham

The inn sign depicts the coat of arms of the Earl of Harwood, the original freeholder. Built in 1866 as a beer house. Now the pub is at the very highest end of the gastropub spectrum, with excellent food and a very superior wine selection. Consistently high up in the Estrella Damm national Top 50 Gastropubs awards, listed in the ED National Restaurant Awards and Michelin-starred.

The pub specialises in British food with an emphasis on game, and encourages sustainability by trying to use as much wild food as possible plus fruit and veg from its rooftop garden. The chef/owner has his own herd of sika deer; and the venison scotch egg and Sunday venison roast feature prominently on the menu. The wine list is elaborate with French vintages dominating.

Quiz night is on Tuesday. Because of its food reputation, unsurprisingly most or all of the seating in the evening is laid out for diners and much of it at lunchtime. If you come during busy periods just wanting a drink, be prepared for vertical drinking! And if you do want to eat here, particularly for Sunday lunch, you may have to be prepared to book many weeks in advance.