The Woodside

Head up Ashgate Road towards the quieter end of town and you'll find yourself in the sort of pub that doesn't need to shout about itself. The Woodside is the kind of place where regulars know the bar staff's names and the landlord remembers your usual order. It's got that relaxed, lived-in feel that comes from genuinely serving its community rather than chasing Instagram moments. You'll get decent pub grub, a rotating selection of proper ales, and a genuine sense that you're somewhere locals actually want to be—not somewhere that's been designed to look like locals want to be there.