Cullins Yard

Cambridge Road's gained some decent spots in recent years, and Cullins Yard absolutely deserves its place in that conversation. Walk in and you'll find yourself in something that feels properly lived-in—the kind of place where regulars actually know the staff and mean it. The kitchen takes what could be straightforward bistro fare and gets the fundamentals right: decent ingredients cooked with care, prices that don't make you wince (mains hover around £12-16), and a wine list that suggests someone who actually cares rather than just filling a menu. It's the sort of place you end up returning to because they don't try too hard, which somehow means they're trying exactly the right amount.