People's Park Tavern

You'll find yourself on a quiet stretch of Victoria Park Road where the pub sits comfortably amongst the Victorian terraces and independent shops that make this corner of E9 actually liveable. It's the kind of place where locals prop up the bar on a Tuesday afternoon and nobody bats an eyelid, where the crowd shifts from dog walkers to after-work drinkers without anyone making a fuss about it. The beer selection is proper—they know what they're doing with cask ales and the sort of guest taps that suggest someone cares—and the food won't embarrass you, whether you're after something quick or staying for a few hours.