The Sporting King

Walk into The Sporting King and you'll clock the kind of place where locals actually spend their evenings—no pretence, just good company and whatever's on the screens. Peascod Street's got plenty of spots vying for your attention, but this one's earned its stripes by keeping things straightforward: solid drinks, the kind of atmosphere where you can actually hear your mates, and staff who genuinely seem to care whether you're enjoying yourself. Whether there's a big game on or you're just popping in for a pint after work, it's the sort of Windsor institution that doesn't need to shout about itself.