The Crown

Head down Plaistow Lane and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with those try-hard cocktail bars in the town centre. The Crown feels like it's been pulling pints in the same spot for decades—which it has—and honestly, that's exactly why you should go. You'll get honest booze, decent food that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't, and a crowd of locals who've actually got something to say. It's the pub you'd want on your street.