Napoleons Casino & Restaurant, Bradford

You're walking down Bolton Road near the city centre when the neon catches your eye - this isn't your typical Bradford night out, but that's exactly the point. Inside, you'll find a surprisingly polished operation that takes its restaurant side as seriously as the gaming tables, with a bar that knows how to pour a proper drink whether it's 2pm or 2am. The beauty of this place is in its reliability - whilst half of Bradford's nightlife shuts down by midnight, you can settle in here for a meal that won't disappoint, then stick around for drinks that stretch well into the early hours. The staff actually seem to care about what they're doing, and the atmosphere strikes that rare balance between exciting and comfortable. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is: a place where you can have a decent time without the usual Bradford weekend chaos.