Dog & Bacon

Walk into the Dog & Bacon and you'll find the kind of place where regulars actually know the staff by name. North Parade's got that residential feel to it, and this pub slots in perfectly—nothing flash, just good bones and a welcoming atmosphere. The food's straightforward stuff done well, and they've clearly put thought into their drinks offering, which lifts them well above the standard lager-and-lemonade pub fare. It's the sort of local you'd genuinely want to become a regular at.