The Sorting Room Restaurant

You'll find The Sorting Room tucked into the Park Gate Hotel on Westgate Street, in that stretch where the city centre starts getting a bit more character. It's the kind of place that doesn't shout about itself—no flashy signage or hype—which means it's mostly locals and people in the know filtering through. The dining room feels grown-up without being stuffy; the sort of spot where you can actually have a conversation without shouting over a playlist turned up too loud. They're doing food that reads properly on the menu, and judging by the ratings, they're executing it well enough that people keep coming back.