Apple Tree

Walk into the Apple Tree and you've got the kind of neighbourhood pub that actually works—the sort of place where regulars prop up the bar and the staff know what they're doing. It's Greene King, so you know what you're getting: consistent quality, decent ales, and food that won't disappoint whether you're after a quick pint or something more substantial. The location on Lowther Street puts you right in the mix of things, close enough to the city centre to be convenient but far enough removed to feel like a proper local's choice rather than a tourist trap.