The Mall

Walk into The Mall and you'll clock why this place has pulled in over 1,300 reviews without needing the Instagram treatment. It's tucked away on the street it's named after, in the heart of Clifton, and it feels like the sort of pub that's been doing its thing quietly for years without making a fuss about it. You're looking at a straightforward neighbourhood boozer with solid real ale credentials and a kitchen that bothers to do proper pub food—the kind of spot where you'll see the same faces nursing pints on a Tuesday afternoon. Prices sit comfortably at mid-range (££), so it won't empty your wallet, and the fact it's maintaining a 4.3-star rating suggests they're getting the fundamentals right: decent beer, decent grub, decent company.