Crooked Billet

You'll find yourself in Clapton proper, on a street that's had a proper glow-up over the past decade. The Crooked Billet sits right in the middle of it all—the kind of place where locals genuinely congregate rather than Instagram congregate. It's got that warm, lived-in feeling you want from a pub: decent ales on tap, a menu that doesn't overthink things, and a vibe that's equally suited to a midweek pint with mates or lingering over dinner. The room feels ungussied-up in the best way possible, with enough character to suggest it's got history without being creaky about it.