Friary Derby

You're walking down Friar Gate and spot Friary Derby tucked in amongst the city's better-known spots. It's a neighbourhood pub that takes its food seriously enough to have a kitchen worth talking about, but stays unpretentious about it all. The sort of place where you can sink a pint and proper chat, or pull up a chair with mates for something more substantial. It's got solid bones—good enough ratings, enough regulars coming back—because it does the basics right without trying too hard.