Heaven & Ale

You'll find this one tucked away on Agnes Road, away from the town centre hustle—which is exactly the point. It's the kind of place where regulars nod at each other over pints and the staff remember what you drank last time. The beer selection is genuinely thoughtful (they're clearly into their craft ales), and they've put proper effort into the food without trying too hard or charging the earth. It's got that rare quality of feeling both welcoming to newcomers and genuinely loved by locals—the sort of pub you stumble upon and then keep coming back to because it just works.