The Red Clover

Walk into The Red Clover and you've stepped into the kind of place where regulars occupy the same stools they did last week. It's tucked away on Ely Street, far enough from the RSC crowd and Bridge Street chaos to feel like an actual neighbourhood spot rather than a tourist trap. You'll find real ales on tap, the sort of crowd that actually lives here, and a vibe that's refreshingly unconcerned with Instagram aesthetics. This is where Stratford locals come to be Stratford locals—no theatre programme holders, no gift shop bags, just people having a proper drink.