Bull's Head

You're walking past the grand Victorian facades of Royal Parade when the Bull's Head pulls you in—it's got that confident, unfussy vibe of a place that's been doing the same thing well for decades. The kind of pub where locals actually sit at the bar nursing pints, not posing for Instagram. There's decent food on offer (proper pub fare, nothing pretentious), a solid drinks list, and enough character in the timber and brass to feel established without being museum-like. It's the sort of place you'd genuinely want to bring mates for a casual night out or grab dinner before heading to the Odeon on High Street.