The Black Lion

You'll find yourself on West End Lane in the kind of pub that actually feels like it belongs to the community rather than a chain. The Black Lion does the fundamentals right — decent ales, a menu that doesn't try too hard but clearly cares, and the sort of warm welcome that makes you want to come back. It's the type of place where locals prop up the bar on a Tuesday night and families grab a table on Sunday, all equally welcome. Nothing flash, nothing trying to be somewhere it's not.