The Pub

Walk into The Pub on China Street and you'll understand why it's got nearly 660 reviews without trying to be Instagram famous. This is the kind of place where the regulars know the bar staff's names and the bar staff know their usual order. It's cash-friendly, unpretentious, and exactly what a working pub should be—decent ales, honest pricing, and conversation that doesn't revolve around sourdough. You're wedged between the independent shops and cafés that make this part of town feel lived-in rather than polished. Come for a proper pint after work, stay because someone's made you laugh.