A beloved local boozer at the junction of Ladbroke Grove and Maida Vale, where reggae meets punk, this pub boasts a neat downstairs terrace overlooking the canal, great food and friendly staff. The music policy as you might expect is eclectic and brilliant.

The Grand Union is the ideal spot for a bit of sun-soaked boozing - if you can get a table! (Reserving by phone is a sneaky trick we've used more than once.)