The Three Hulats

You know exactly what you're getting when you push through those doors, and sometimes that's precisely what you want. This Chapel Allerton outpost of the Wetherspoons empire delivers the familiar formula with competent execution: decent Yorkshire bitter on tap, fish and chips that won't disappoint, and prices that make your wallet happy. The crowd is properly mixed—students nursing pints over textbooks, locals catching up over curry club, and anyone who appreciates straightforward pub food without the gastropub markup. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is, which feels refreshingly honest in an area where many pubs are desperately chasing trends.