The Auctioneers

You'll find The Auctioneers tucked away on Church Street, in what used to be an actual auction house—and they've done right by the bones of the place. There's something satisfying about settling into a Victorian building that's seen deals struck and fortunes made, now repurposed for the far simpler pleasure of a Friday night pint. The crowd's a genuine mix: locals propping up the bar, office workers unwinding, tourists who've stumbled upon something real rather than chain-restaurant anonymity. The beer selection leans heavily on Belhaven (who own the place), but it's solid, and the food hits the spot without pretension—think pub standards done properly, at reasonable prices.