Tucked amidst the Victorian terraces of Bow’s Coborn Road, this is a jewel of a boozer that needs discovering. The Coborn has all of the charisma and charm of your favourite local; a really attractive and welcoming spot offering an escape from the frenetic pace of the city.

If you take just one thing from this article? Make sure you go hungry. The Coborn specialises in freshly prepared pub classics, and you can get to grips with everything from beef burgers to fresh beer battered fish and chips and sausages and mash. You could keep it light with something from their sandwich menu, too, or just pull up a stool and share a few traditional bar snacks around with your mates.

The bar upholds Young’s top-class rep, with award-winning cask ales available alongside imported beers, premium spirits and wines that are sourced from all over the world. Pop along after work, for a Sunday roast or on quiz night and get to know this classic pub; easily accessible from both Mile End and Bow Road stations.