The Strait and Narrow

Head down The Strait towards the Cathedral Quarter and you'll find yourself in a pub that feels genuinely lived-in rather than designed-in. The Strait and Narrow pulls a mixed crowd—students, builders, cathedral workers, couples on a Thursday night—all rubbing shoulders at the bar or tucked into corners. It's the kind of place where the staff know regulars by name, there's usually something interesting on tap, and the food hits that sweet spot between pub classics and things that actually taste like someone cared. You're getting proper ale culture here, not Instagram aesthetics.