The Bank House - JD Wetherspoon

You'll walk into The Bank House and immediately clock the bones of its former life—this is a genuine Victorian bank, not some theme park recreation. The original features are still knocking about, giving the place real substance that most chain pubs lack. It's the sort of spot where you'll find everyone from office workers grabbing a quick lunch to locals settling in for an afternoon pint. The food's honest and affordable (think fish and chips, burgers, the reliable Wetherspoon staples), and the drinks prices mean you're not getting fleeced for being in the town centre.