The Eastgate

Head down The Hornet and you'll find The Eastgate doing what it does best: being the sort of pub where locals prop up the bar on a Tuesday and friends gather for something better than chain-pub fare. The place has that lived-in warmth you want from a proper boozer—wood, brass, the smell of real beer—without trying too hard about it. You'll get a decent pint, food that doesn't disappoint, and enough regulars to give it genuine atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you can settle in for an afternoon or pop in after work without anyone making a fuss.