The Orchard Inn

You'll find yourself on a quiet stretch of Hanover Place near the city centre, pushing open the door to a pub that actually feels like a pub—wood-panelled, lived-in, the kind of place where regulars have their favourite spots at the bar. The Orchard Inn does something fairly rare these days: it focuses on West Country ciders with genuine enthusiasm rather than cynicism, so you can explore proper farmhouse stuff without anyone making you feel like you need a degree in pomology. It's the sort of spot where you might end up chatting to whoever's next to you, whether you're after a quick pint or settling in for the evening.