Chequers Inn, Hanham

Head down to Hanham Mills and you'll find yourself at a proper neighbourhood pub that's earned its stripes with locals over the years. The Chequers sits right on Ferry Road, and it's the kind of place where people actually know each other's names—no pretension, no craft beer theatre, just honest drinking and eating. The menu's straightforward pub fare that doesn't try to be something it's not, and the riverside location means you've got decent views if the weather plays along. It's become something of a draw for people wanting to escape South Bristol's busier spots without sacrificing quality.