The Old White Bear
1 Well Road, London NW3 1LJ
This place prides itself on being on the last truly independent boozers in Hampstead, and with good reason: it's a cosy old place just off the heath with roaring fires when it's cold and outdoor seating when it's warm. It serves excellent, unpretentious food and proper ales and is basically everything a local pub should be. Long may it reign!