The Axe

You know the type—the pub that's been quietly doing its thing without needing to shout about it. The Axe sits on Northwold Road in Stoke Newington, the kind of place where locals prop up the bar on a Tuesday evening and nobody's taking photos for the 'gram. It's got that lived-in feel that comes from people actually wanting to be there, whether you're after a proper pint or something a bit more adventurous from the drinks menu. The food side of things punches well above your standard pub fare—this isn't about frozen chips and tired burgers. It's the sort of spot where you'd happily spend an entire evening without feeling like you need to be anywhere else.