The Ormelie Tavern

Head down to Joppa Road and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that makes you understand why people stay in the same area for decades. The Ormelie has that lived-in feel—sticky floors, worn wood, the sort of place where conversation happens naturally between strangers at the bar. It's unpretentious in the best way possible; nobody's performing for Instagram, everyone's just getting on with a decent drink and some decent company. The locals have clearly claimed this one as their own, which is always a good sign.