The Patrick Kavanagh

Walk into The Patrick Kavanagh and you'll understand why it's got such a solid reputation round Sparkhill way. This is the sort of pub where regulars actually know the staff and the staff actually know them back—no phone-scroll loneliness here. The place has that lived-in comfort of somewhere that's been doing what it does well for years, with the kind of vibe that works equally well for a quick pint after work or settling in for the evening. You're in a neighbourhood spot that takes pride in what it does without any faffing about.