The Plough Inn

Walk into The Plough and you'll clock immediately why it pulls 4.5 stars from the locals—this is the kind of place where regulars have their favourite stool and the staff remember your order. Priory Road's got a few decent spots, but this one feels genuinely lived-in, the sort of pub that hasn't tried to Instagram itself into irrelevance. You're getting proper pub fare, decent cask ales on tap, and that particular warmth you only find when a place isn't trying too hard. Whether you're in for a quick pint after work or settling in for the evening, The Plough does that old-school hospitality thing properly—no craft beer posturing, no gimmicks, just good beer and good company.