Assembly Inn

Alfred Street's got that sweet spot where locals outnumber the tourists, and the Assembly Inn is exactly why. You're looking at a traditional pub that doesn't pretend to be anything fancier than it is—dark wood, decent-sized bar, the sort of place where regulars prop themselves up on stools and the staff know what they're pouring. The real draw here is the beer selection (proper emphasis on local and independent breweries) and food that leans into comfort rather than Instagram appeal. It's the kind of Friday evening spot where you bump into people you know, or where you can just exist without anyone bothering you.