The Toad

You'll find The Toad right on West Promenade, the kind of spot where locals actually outnumber tourists, which tells you everything. The kitchen takes itself seriously without being precious about it—they're turning out the sort of food that makes you wonder why you'd bother ordering takeaway. The bar's got a genuine atmosphere too, the type where regulars have their spots and the staff remembers your name. It's the gastropub model done properly: ambitious enough with the food to feel like somewhere worth the trip, relaxed enough that you won't feel like you're being judged for just wanting a pint.