The Florist Arms

You'll find yourself on Globe Road in Bethnal Green, where The Florist Arms sits as one of those pubs that actually feels like it belongs to the people who live around it. Walk in and you're getting a proper East London local experience—the kind of place where regulars have their spots at the bar and the staff remember what you drink. It's the antithesis of the polished, Instagram-ready venues that have colonised much of the area. The boozer does straightforward pub food and drinks that won't break the bank, and that 4.5-star rating from nearly 600 reviews tells you locals aren't just showing up for the novelty.