The Victoria

Head down Union Road and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that doesn't need gimmicks or a rebrand to stay relevant. The Victoria pulls in regulars by the handful—the sort of place where you'll spot the same faces nursing pints on a Tuesday night as you would on a Saturday. It's got that easy-going vibe that comes from genuinely good hospitality rather than trying too hard. The bar itself is proper traditional, the kind where you can actually have a conversation without competing with industrial-chic speakers. Whether you're after a swift pint after work or settling in for the evening, this is the pub that reminds you why local boozers still matter.