The Squirrel

You'll find The Squirrel tucked away on Greyfriars Lane, in that sweet spot near the cathedral quarter where old Coventry still feels like Coventry. It's the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar like they own it, and you won't feel out of place joining them—whether you're after a quick pint or settling in for the evening. The ratings speak for themselves: locals keep coming back because it gets the fundamentals right. Good beer, decent conversation, and no pretence whatsoever. It's not trying to be cool or instagrammable; it's just a proper pub that knows what it's doing.