The Sportsman

You'll find The Sportsman tucked away on St John's Road, the sort of place that doesn't need to shout about itself because regulars already know what's on. It's got that lived-in feel of a proper local—the kind where you can nurse a pint without anyone expecting you to spend three hours nursing an artisanal cocktail. The real draw here is the beer selection; they've clearly put thought into what's on tap, and the staff know their stuff. Food-wise, you're looking at the kind of pub classics that don't overcomplicate things: solid, unpretentious, the stuff you actually want to eat.