Duffy's Bar

You'll find Duffy's tucked away on Pocklingtons Walk, in that stretch where the city centre actually feels like it's got character. It's the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar like they own it, but newcomers don't feel like outsiders—there's a warmth to it that's increasingly rare. The drinks are solid without being showy about it, and the crowd tends toward people who actually want to be there rather than those just killing time. It's casual enough that you can roll in on a Tuesday afternoon, but it's got enough going on to justify a proper night out too.