College Bar

You'll find College Bar tucked away on Alford Place, the kind of spot that doesn't need to shout about itself because the regulars already know what's on. It's got that lived-in feel — worn wooden fixtures, decent lighting that doesn't make you squint, and enough screens dotted about to catch whatever match is on without it feeling like you're in a Vegas casino. The crowd's a mix: match-day devotees, after-work drinkers, and people who just fancy a pint somewhere that respects a bit of peace and quiet. The bar staff know their job, the prices won't break the bank at around £4-5 a pint, and there's proper food if you're hungry. It's the kind of place you stumble into once and end up going back to because it does the fundamentals right.