Faulkners Bar

You'll find yourself on Kingsland Road in Dalston, wandering into a place that feels like it's been there forever—because it probably has. Faulkners has that lived-in quality that makes you want to pull up a stool and settle in for the evening. The crowd's mixed: regulars who know the bar staff by name, groups stopping by for dinner, people just after a decent drink. The food's unpretentious grill fare done properly, paired with a straightforward drinks menu that won't overwhelm you. It's the kind of spot where you're not paying for Instagram potential; you're paying for comfort and good company.