Hare and Hounds

Head down to Lower Boxley Road and you'll find yourself in one of those pubs that doesn't need to try too hard—because it's already exactly what a neighbourhood pub should be. The Hare and Hounds has the sort of loyal following that speaks volumes; people come back because it's honest, unpretentious, and gives you the sense that regulars genuinely outnumber passing trade. It's the kind of place where you can settle in with a proper pint, catch a match on the telly, and actually hear yourself think—or chat loudly if that's your thing.