Turf Tavern

You know the type of pub where you can actually relax? That's the Turf Tavern. Stuck on Newmarket Road, it's the kind of place where regulars actually talk to each other rather than stare at their phones, and the staff remember your order. The Hungry Horse chain might be sprawling across the country, but this one punches above its weight—solid traditional pub grub at prices that won't have you wincing when the bill arrives. Whether you're after a quick pint and a burger or settling in for an afternoon, there's a genuine ease to the place that Carlisle does well.