Village Hotel Coventry

You know those nights when you're desperate for a proper drink but everywhere decent has called last orders? That's where this Business Park stalwart comes into its own. While it might not have the charm of a proper city centre boozer, what it lacks in character it makes up for in sheer convenience – open round the clock and serving food that's several notches above your average hotel fare. The bar area feels more like a decent chain pub than a soulless corporate hangout, and the staff actually seem to care about what they're pouring. Yes, you're surrounded by Premier Inn-style furnishings and the occasional tired business traveller, but when you need a decent burger at 2am or want to watch the football without fighting for a table, it does the job brilliantly.