Ebberley Arms

You'll find yourself on Bear Street heading towards the town centre when you spot the Ebberley Arms—and once you're through the door, you'll understand why it's got such loyal support locally. This is the kind of pub that works because it doesn't try too hard: good ale, straightforward food, and the sort of atmosphere where you can have a quiet drink or join a proper chat depending on your mood. The reviews speak for themselves—215 of them hovering around 4.6 stars—which tells you people keep coming back, not for Instagram moments, but because it actually does the job well.