The Borough | Pub, Restaurant & Hotel

You're looking at one of those rare beasts: a pub that does everything properly without trying too hard. Perched on Dalton Square opposite the town hall, The Borough feels like it belongs – all dark wood and proper pints, but with a kitchen that knows what it's doing and clean rooms upstairs if you're staying over. The food menu reads like someone actually thought about it rather than just ordering from a freezer catalogue, and they're serving breakfast from half seven if you need feeding before facing the world. It's the sort of place where you can nurse a pint while reading the paper, bring your parents for Sunday lunch, or settle in for a proper session without anyone batting an eyelid.