The Half Moon

You'll find this place tucked along Queen Street, and it's immediately clear why the real ale enthusiasts and tapas lovers have found common ground here. The building's been pouring pints since 1748, and while plenty of old pubs have tried to reinvent themselves with mixed results, The Half Moon has struck something special. The beer selection is serious – rotating taps that'll keep the CAMRA members happy alongside Spanish small plates that actually taste like someone's been to Spain recently. You can nurse a proper pint while working through plates of decent jamón and manchego, or settle in for a full evening of grazing. It's the kind of place that feels equally right for a quick after-work drink or a proper session, and the fact they're closed Monday through Wednesday afternoons tells you they know their audience.