The Rocket

You're walking out of Euston station, maybe you've just arrived in London or you're killing time between trains, and you spot The Rocket. It's exactly what a neighbourhood pub should be—unpretentious, busy without being trying-too-hard about it, the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think even when it's rammed. The kind of place where the bartender remembers orders and the regulars have their spots. They do proper pub classics done right—good chips, decent pies, the sort of food that makes sense with a pint. Real ales on tap, reasonably priced drinks, and a vibe that feels genuinely local despite being basically on the Euston Road.