The Red Lion

You'll find yourself on the quieter end of London Road in Stockton Heath, where The Red Lion sits as the kind of pub that doesn't need to try too hard. It's the sort of place where regulars know the staff by name and newcomers are welcomed without any of that awkward theatre. The kitchen does honest pub food that won't disappoint—nothing overly fancy, just solid choices that pair well with whatever's on tap. It's the venue you go to when you want an actual night out rather than an Instagram moment.