The Holt

You'll find The Holt down Cathedral Close, in that quiet corner of the city centre where locals go to escape the High Street rush. It's the kind of place where the bar staff remember your name and the regulars have claimed their favourite spots like they own them. The space feels genuinely lived-in—think exposed beams, worn wooden tables, and the sort of unpretentious charm that comes from being somewhere for decades without trying too hard. This is where you come for a proper pint and good company, not for Instagram moments.