"What started as a light pitter patter has turned into a downpour so heavy you’re fairly certain you’ll be taking to bed tonight like a Victorian with a fever. What you need is a pub where you can nurse a pint as you wring droplets from your jacket, look out the window, and shake your head like a local. The Clarence Tavern in Stoke Newington is all that, plus they serve classics like onglet and chips, fall-apart, slow-cooked lamb, and a feck-off portion of oozing gratin dauphinois. Find a cosy corner, order another Guinness, and fully lean into the rainy day vibes. " - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna