This traditional pub invites a mixed crowd of plain-clothed locals, families and wire-framed spec or paint-flecked art types in increasingly gallery-oriented Bethnal Green.

Thankfully, there’s nothing highbrow about this simple establishment. Featuring high indoor ceilings and year-round outdoor garden seating, Approach caters to unobstructed free thinkers and young’ns with open space to congregate with mates, for children to be children, or to slip in solo for a pint and well-prepared pub food listed on blackboard menus. The range of snacks and mains addresses typical British beer-friendly favourites, and also spices things up with items like the reasonably priced jerk chicken.

Before entering, or when you’re done with your drinks, head upstairs to check out what’s on view at the Approach art gallery, a smart place to pop in while East End gallery hopping. With so much going on in and around Approach, you could make a full afternoon and evening alone out of visiting this local choice destination.