Pearly Cow, Margate

Walk up the High Street towards the Clock Tower and you'll find yourself at a place that feels refreshingly unpretentious. Pearly Cow does straightforward, well-executed British fare—the kind of cooking that respects ingredients without getting precious about it. The room has a relaxed energy; you're just as likely to see families tucking into proper dinners as you are solo diners at the bar. It's become the sort of spot where Margate locals actually book a table, which tells you something about the consistency and value on offer here.