The Ring

Walk into The Ring on Blackfriars Road and you're stepping into a proper local's pub, not some Instagram theatre. The boxing paraphernalia covering the walls sets the tone—old fight posters, gloves, and enough nostalgia to keep you entertained between rounds of drinks. You'll find yourself surrounded by a mixed crowd of regulars, after-work drinkers, and the odd boxing enthusiast who'll chat your ear off about the glory days. The beer selection is taken seriously here, with rotating guest ales that actually change rather than languishing on tap for months.