Wetherspoon

You know the Wetherspoon formula by now, but there's something reassuring about it when you're just after a proper drink without the faffing about. This one sits in Berkeley Vale, handy for the town centre without being plonked right in the thick of it, so you get the buzz without the chaos. The usual suspects are on tap at prices that won't sting your wallet, and whether you're popping in for an evening pint after work or settling in for a few hours, nobody's going to make you feel rushed. It's the kind of place where locals actually congregate—not trying to be something it's not.