The Burleigh Arms

Walk into the Burleigh Arms and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that doesn't need to try too hard—there's real wood, actual conversation, and people who seem to actually know each other. It's the type of place that dots this stretch of Newmarket Road, but the Burleigh's somehow got the formula sorted: decent beer selection, the sort of cocktails that don't require a chemistry degree, and food that won't embarrass you. You'll spot students mixing with locals who've been coming here for years, which tells you something about how it's managed to stay relevant without becoming self-conscious about it.