Aspen Tree

Head out towards Collier Row and you'll find the Aspen Tree doing what it does best—being the kind of straightforward neighbourhood pub that actually belongs in a community rather than trying too hard. It's the place where you can pop in for a weekday pint without pretence, grab a decent meal, and not feel like you're being fleeced. The vibe is unpretentious: families in on a Sunday, mates catching the match, people just getting on with their evening. Nothing fancy, nothing trying to be Instagram-worthy. Just a proper pub that knows its regulars and treats them right.