Load Of Hay

Head down Pinner Road towards the Croxley end and you'll find this place doing exactly what a neighbourhood pub should do. The Load Of Hay isn't trying to be anything it isn't—no craft beer wankery or sourdough obsession here, just honest drinking and eating. You'll spot regulars propping up the bar most evenings, and there's a proper buzz when a match is on. The kitchen keeps things simple: proper pub grub that won't break the bank, and the bar staff know what they're doing. It's the kind of place you can actually relax in without feeling like you're being judged for ordering a lager and a pie.