Grove Inn

You know the sort of pub you're after: somewhere that doesn't try too hard but gets it right. The Grove Inn sits on York Road doing exactly that—it's the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar and newcomers feel instantly welcome. The real pull here is the beer selection; they take their ales seriously without being insufferable about it, and the food's solid enough to keep you coming back. It's got that lived-in warmth that says the landlord actually cares, proper lighting (not those trendy dimmed numbers), and enough character in the walls to suggest it's been doing this for years.