The Lord Nelson

You'll find The Lord Nelson tucked away on Printing Office Street, just where the city centre starts to breathe a bit easier. It's got that reassuring feel of a pub that knows what it's doing—wood-lined walls, the sort of lighting that doesn't assault your eyes, and a drinks list that actually thinks about what goes in your glass. There's proper craft beer here, not just the mass-produced stuff, and the staff clearly care about getting it right. It pulls a solid crowd of people who live round here, which tells you everything you need to know. Nothing fancy, nothing trying too hard—just a really well-run local where you can have a genuine pint and conversation without fighting through the noise.