Fleur de Lis

You'll find yourself on Gillingham Road in a proper neighbourhood boozer—the kind where regulars actually know each other and the barstaff remember your name. The Fleur de Lis pulls off that tricky balance of feeling genuinely welcoming without trying too hard. There's a solid selection of ales on tap, the sort of place where the bartender actually cares what you're ordering rather than just pouring whatever. Food-wise, it's unpretentious pub fare done right—nothing fancy, but made properly. The vibe shifts nicely depending on the time: quieter afternoons if you want to settle in, bit more lively when the evening crowd rolls through.