Exchequer

Walk into the Exchequer and you'll clock immediately why it's got regulars who've been coming here for years. It's right there on the High Street, doing what a good pub should: serve good drinks without trying too hard, create space for actual conversation, and feel like somewhere you belong rather than somewhere you're performing. The bar's got a solid selection of ales on tap, and the crowd's mixed enough that you'll see everyone from builders grabbing a pint after work to folks settling in for an evening. It's the kind of place where the staff know what they're doing and the atmosphere doesn't need a playlist to justify itself.