The Maypole

Walk down Portugal Place and you'll find The Maypole doing what it does best: being the kind of pub where regulars have their spot at the bar and you can actually hear yourself think. It's got that lived-in feel of a place that's been serving the same neighbourhood for decades, with real ales rotating through the taps and a menu that doesn't overcomplicate things. The sort of spot where you'll find academics rubbing shoulders with builders, everyone united by good beer and genuine hospitality. No pretence, just proper pub.