The Chemic Tavern

You'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood boozer that's been holding down this Woodhouse corner since the 1840s. The kind of place where the bar staff know your order by the third visit and the regulars actually welcome newcomers into conversations about everything from local politics to last night's gig. The real magic happens when the music starts – open mic nights draw a brilliant mix of nervous first-timers and seasoned performers, while the ukulele sessions are genuinely joyful rather than painfully quirky. The ale selection is solid without being showy, and the prices won't make you wince. It's the sort of pub that reminds you why local boozers matter, especially when so many are disappearing.