The Peacock - Angel

You'll find The Peacock tucked into Noble House on one of Angel's busiest stretches, and it's the kind of place that feels like it's been there forever—because it basically has. The original Victorian bones are intact: high ceilings, ornate cornicing, and that particular worn-in warmth you only get from proper old pubs. What sets it apart is that they've actually bothered to do it right, with a seriously good cocktail programme that doesn't take itself too seriously and food that goes beyond the standard pub fare. It's packed most evenings with a proper mix of locals, after-work drinkers, and people who've heard it's worth the trip.