The Library

You'll find this book-lover's paradise tucked along the cobbles of Saddler Street, where floor-to-ceiling shelves and literary quotes create the perfect backdrop for a proper pint. The kitchen takes gastropub fare seriously – think slow-cooked beef brisket, beer-battered fish, and roasts that draw queues on Sundays. The upstairs dining room feels like eating in someone's very well-stocked study, whilst downstairs keeps things more pubby with locals nursing Timothy Taylor's and students cramming between lectures. It's the sort of place where you pop in for one drink and emerge three hours later, slightly tipsy and clutching a book recommendation from the barman.