XP Tavern

You'll find XP tucked away on Chaucer Gardens, a street that doesn't announce itself loudly but rewards those who wander down. This is the sort of place where the bartenders actually know what they're doing—whether you're after a carefully made cocktail or just a solid beer—and where the crowd feels genuinely mixed rather than aggressively curated. The space has that lived-in warmth you get from somewhere that's thought about comfort without trying too hard, and the whole operation feels run by people who actually care about what they're pouring. It's the kind of local spot in East London that makes you understand why people bother with this neighbourhood at all.