The Stonewell Tap

Walk past the sandwich shops and charity shops on Church Street and you'll spot the Stonewell tucked away like locals actually want it to stay quiet. Inside it's all exposed brick, proper wooden floors, and the kind of lighting that makes you want to linger over a pint rather than rush through. The real ale selection is genuinely curated—not just whatever the brewery reps push—and the kitchen takes itself seriously without being precious about it. You'll find regulars who've been coming here for years sitting alongside students discovering it for the first time, which tells you everything about how welcoming the place is.