The Wheatsheaf

You walk into The Wheatsheaf and it feels like the kind of place that's been pulling pints for locals for years without needing to shout about it. Albert Street's not flashy, but that's precisely why this pub works—there's no pretence, just straightforward drinking and eating that hits the mark. The sort of spot where regulars have their favourites and the staff actually remember what you were having last time. Food's solid pub fare at reasonable prices, and they take their real ale selection seriously enough that you'll find something worth trying beyond the obvious. It's the backbone of Slough's drinking scene, really.