The Grill Bar

You're after somewhere that does what it says on the tin: fire up a grill, cook decent protein, pour a drink. The Grill Bar sits on Gillingham Road with none of the faffing about you'd get elsewhere — it's the kind of place locals actually return to because the food works and the vibe's unpretentious. The kitchen knows their way around a char, and there's something refreshingly no-nonsense about a restaurant that doesn't need clever plating or £7 cocktails to justify its existence. Ratings hovering around 3.8 suggest it's got its regulars and its detractors, which is honest — not everywhere needs to be universally beloved.