The Queens Head Inn

Walk into The Queens Head and you're somewhere that actually feels like a proper local, not a theme park version of one. Christchurch Road's got that understated vibe, and this place slots right in—the kind of spot where regulars have their spots and newcomers feel welcome anyway. You'll find decent ales on tap, the sort of food that doesn't overcomplicate things (think quality ingredients, proper execution), and a genuine neighbourhood crowd that ranges from after-work drinkers to families grabbing Sunday lunch. It's the gastropub done right: comfortable rather than showy, with enough character that you'll want to come back.