The Whitesmiths Arms

You'll find the Whitesmiths Arms doing exactly what a good local should: pouring reliable ales, feeding hungry people, and creating the kind of atmosphere where regulars actually know the staff. On Southgate Street, it's the sort of place that doesn't need to shout about itself—the consistently solid ratings tell you it's doing something right. The Arkells connection means the beer selection won't disappoint, and the pub manages to feel neither pretentious nor tired, just comfortably settled into what it does best. It's the kind of spot you'll keep coming back to because it simply works.