The Heart & Hand

Head up North Road towards the station and you'll find this no-nonsense local doing exactly what it says on the tin. The Heart & Hand is the sort of place where regulars prop up the bar, there's a proper buzz without the posturing, and you won't feel judged for ordering a pint and chips. The vibe is refreshingly unpretentious—wooden beams, warm lighting, and enough worn-in character to feel genuinely lived-in rather than deliberately designed. It's the kind of pub that reminds you why you actually like going to the pub.