The Ivy Leaf

You'll find The Ivy Leaf tucked away on Ivy Road, the kind of place that feels like it's been pulling pints for locals since forever. Walk in and you're immediately struck by how unpretentious it all is—no craft cocktail nonsense, just honest booze and the sort of regulars who've claimed their favourite stool. The 4.5-star rating from nearly 200 reviews tells you everything: people genuinely rate this place. It's the kind of pub where you can actually hear yourself think, but equally where there's proper banter happening at the bar.