The Swan

You'll find The Swan tucked away on Campus Way, the kind of straightforward boozer that doesn't need to shout about itself. Walk in and you're greeted with that comforting pub smell—wood, beer, and something cooking in the kitchen. It's the sort of place where you can nurse a pint for hours without anyone minding, but equally where the bar staff actually know what they're doing with a proper pour. The crowd skews pleasantly mixed: students from the campus nearby, office workers ducking out early, and regulars who've probably claimed the same stool for years. Food-wise, it's solid pub fare done right—nothing fancy, just the stuff that goes down well with a cold one.