Mason Newman’s Gunmakers Arms

Head down Bath Street towards the Jewellery Quarter and you'll find yourself in a pub that feels like it's been pulling pints in exactly the same way for decades. The Gunmakers Arms doesn't do gimmicks or Instagram angles—it's just good ale, decent company, and that particular kind of worn-in comfort that comes from being a genuine neighbourhood haunt. You'll notice the kind of regulars who've probably got their own stool, mixed with students and office workers escaping the city centre buzz. It's the sort of place where you can actually hear yourself think, or have a proper conversation without shouting.