The Huntsman, Bath

You're walking down North Parade and stumble into The Huntsman—the kind of place that feels like it's been doing its thing forever and has absolutely no interest in changing. It's got that warm, lived-in pub atmosphere that Bath does brilliantly, the sort of spot where locals genuinely outnumber tourists. The bar's got decent real ales on tap, and they take their beer seriously without being insufferable about it. The food is straightforward and honest—proper pub fare that respects its ingredients without trying to be something it's not. It's the kind of place you end up recommending to mates visiting the city, mainly because it actually feels like Bath rather than a theme park version of it.