George and Dragon

You'll find yourself on St George's Quay, where the River Lune actually gives you something to look at while you nurse a pint. The George and Dragon has that unhurried, lived-in feel of a pub that's been doing its thing for ages—no trying too hard, no Instagram nonsense. The kind of place where regulars actually have their spots, but you won't feel like an intruder walking in. The ale selection is worth paying attention to, and the food doesn't pretend to be something it isn't. It's the sort of pub that justifies a proper afternoon, especially if you've been wandering around the Castle or the city centre.