JAMES ST

You're in the Cathedral Quarter, just off the main drag, where James St has quietly built itself a proper reputation. It's the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself: locals keep coming back because the food's genuinely good and they don't take the piss with portions or prices. The room's stripped-back and relaxed—exposed brick, sensible lighting, no Instagram theatre—which means you can actually concentrate on what's in front of you. Expect seasonal menus that change regularly and aren't trying to be clever for the sake of it.