The White Lion

Head out towards Allesley and you'll find The White Lion doing exactly what a good local should: serving up uncomplicated food and a solid drinks selection without any faffing about. It's the kind of place where you can sink a pint on a Friday night or bring the family for a Sunday roast without feeling like you're making a statement about it. The Vintage Inn chain knows what works, and this particular outpost benefits from being removed from the city centre chaos—you get actual breathing room and the sort of crowd that's here because they live nearby, not because Instagram told them to.