The Greyhound

You'll find The Greyhound doing what a good pub should: serving straightforward food and drink without trying too hard. It's the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar and staff actually know what they're doing—no craft beer snobbery or Instagram-bait nonsense. The Faringdon Road location puts you within walking distance of town, and it feels genuinely like it belongs to the neighbourhood rather than existing for passing trade. Expect a proper boozer atmosphere, decent enough grub, and the kind of company that makes you want to come back.