The Farmer's Boy

Walk into The Farmer's Boy on a weekday evening and you'll find the sort of place where regulars actually know the bar staff's names. It's the kind of neighbourhood pub that's become increasingly rare on London Road—unpretentious, genuinely welcoming, and run with the sort of care that comes from actually giving a toss. The food is straightforward and satisfying rather than Instagram-baiting; think solid pub classics that won't break the bank. With a 4.4 rating across 207 reviews, locals clearly reckon it's worth the visit.