The Kenton Pub

Walk into The Kenton and you're getting the real deal—no Instagram nonsense, just a solid neighbourhood pub that's earned its stripes. The place has that lived-in warmth you find in the best East London locals, with regulars who've clearly been propping up the bar for years. The drinks list takes itself seriously (proper cask ales, not the usual mass-market lager), and they do decent pub food that doesn't feel like an afterthought. It's the kind of place where you can settle in for a quiet pint or get properly social, depending on your mood and what's happening that night.