The Queens Head

Walking into the Queens Head, you're stepping into the kind of place that doesn't need to try too hard. It's tucked away on Ely Street, just far enough from the tourist crush around Bridge Street to feel like actual Stratford rather than a postcard version of it. The bar's got genuine character—exposed beams, real ales on tap, and regulars who actually know each other's names. You'll find proper pub food here, the sort that goes well with a pint and doesn't pretend to be something it isn't.