The Stables

Head down West Street towards the cathedral quarter and you'll find The Stables doing what good pubs do best: existing without fuss or pretension. It's the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar on a Tuesday lunchtime and families squeeze into corners on Friday nights—a real community spot rather than somewhere trying too hard. The stripped-back interior feels lived-in rather than designed, and there's genuine warmth in how the staff move around the place. You're here for straightforward pub food that doesn't overcomplicate itself, proper pints, and the sort of atmosphere where you can actually hear the person across from you.