The Phoenix

You know the kind of place The Phoenix is before you even walk in. It's the sort of bar that exists for one reason: to watch the match without any pretence or faffing about. Located on Tufton Street, it's got that proper local feel—the kind where regulars have their spots and the staff remember what you drink. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is: a place to nurse a pint, catch the game, and have a laugh with mates. The crowd's mixed depending on what's on, but there's a genuine atmosphere that comes from people actually caring about what's on the screens rather than just using it as background noise.