The Greys Freehouse

You'll find The Greys tucked away on Southover Street, that quiet stretch south of the station where locals actually live rather than just pass through. It's the kind of place where the bar staff know what you're drinking by your second visit, and they genuinely care about their beer selection—this is a freehouse, so they're not tied to one brewery, which means the taps change with real intention. The food's unpretentious but done properly, the sort of pub fare that doesn't try too hard but absolutely delivers. Weekend afternoons get properly buzzy without tipping into chaotic, and there's enough character in the room (think original features, decent lighting) to make it feel lived-in rather than designed.