The Blaise Inn

You'll find this tucked away on Henbury Road, doing exactly what a good local pub should do – serving proper food without pretension and making everyone feel welcome. The kind of place where regulars prop up the bar but newcomers never feel like outsiders. The menu hits all the right notes without trying too hard, and the staff actually seem pleased to see you. It's the sort of pub that reminds you why the British boozer remains unbeaten when it gets things right. Come for Sunday lunch or just a pint after work – either way, you'll probably find yourself planning your next visit before you've left.