The Turk's Head

You'll walk past this place a dozen times before you notice the narrow yard leading off the main drag. That's part of its charm – tucked away from the weekend chaos, with a proper selection of rotating craft beers that changes often enough to keep the beer nerds interested. The cocktails are surprisingly good too, mixed by bartenders who actually care rather than just going through the motions. The food does its job without trying to be clever – think elevated pub grub that won't leave you disappointed or broke. What really works here is the crowd: a decent mix of after-work drinkers and weekend warriors, without feeling like either a corporate watering hole or a student dive. It's the kind of place where you pop in for one and somehow end up staying until closing.