The W.G. Grace - JD Wetherspoon

You'll find this cricket-themed Wetherspoons doing exactly what it says on the tin, but with more charm than most. The cricket memorabilia covering the walls gives it character beyond the usual 'Spoons formula, and the space is generous enough that you're not elbow-to-elbow with students from the nearby university. The food hits that sweet spot of being better than pub grub while staying ridiculously affordable – their curries are genuinely decent and the breakfast will sort you right out. It's become the go-to for locals who want a proper pint without the Clifton Village prices, and the staff actually seem to care about what they're doing.