Nando's Carlisle

You know the drill with Nando's, but this Warwick Road location does the dependable thing well. It's the kind of place you can rock up to with mates on a Friday night and not overthink it—order your peri-peri chicken at whatever heat you can handle, throw in some halloumi if you're feeling it, and crack on. The vibe is proper casual; you're not here for the ambiance, you're here because the chicken's good and honest. Fair prices for what you're getting, and it moves quick enough that you won't be left nursing a warm drink for ages.