Stag & Pheasant

You'll find yourself on Spilman Street in the heart of town, pushing through the door of a pub that feels like it belongs to the people who live round here, not somewhere designed for tourists. The Stag & Pheasant does the fundamentals right—good cask ales, the kind of food that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere whether you're popping in for a pint after work or settling in for the evening. It's the sort of place where regulars have their spot at the bar and newcomers don't feel like they've wandered into someone's front room by accident.