Ship & Castle

You'll find yourself drawn into the Ship & Castle by the simple fact that it's *there* — right on High Street where everyone walks past on their way up to the castle or down to the seafront. It's the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself because locals have already claimed it as theirs. The vibe is unpretentious; you're just as likely to find someone nursing a quiet pint at the bar as you are a table of mates making an evening of it. The drinks list is sensible rather than experimental, which feels right for a pub that's clearly more interested in being good at the fundamentals than chasing trends.