Duke Of Wellington

Head down to Kenton and you'll find this straightforward pub doing what it does best—being somewhere you actually want to spend an evening. The Duke Of Wellington pulls in a mixed crowd, from regulars nursing their pints to families grabbing food on a weeknight. It's got that comfortable, lived-in feel that doesn't rely on Instagram moments or forced charm. The food's reliable rather than revelatory, and the drinks list covers the bases without getting fancy about it. This is the kind of spot where you can be yourself without anyone caring what you ordered.