Blackburne Arms Allerton Road

You'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood spot that actually gets the gastropub formula right—no faffing about with foam or unnecessary flourishes. The Blackburne takes what a good pub should be and adds the kind of food that makes you want to linger over a second pint. Walk in and you'll clock the warm, unpretentious atmosphere that makes locals keep coming back; it's the kind of place where they know what they're doing but don't bang on about it. Allerton Road's got that residential, tree-lined vibe, and this sits perfectly into the fabric of the area.