Hand in Hand

Walk down Crooked Billet and you'll find yourself in the kind of place that actually feels like a local's pub—the sort where regulars nod at each other and the bar staff remember your order. Hand in Hand has that lived-in warmth you're after: exposed brick, worn wooden floorboards, and the gentle hum of actual conversation rather than forced 'vibe'. The real ales rotate regularly, they do a decent line in proper pub food, and there's none of that try-hard nonsense. It's the pub you'd want on your street, whether you're stopping by after work or settling in for a proper session on the weekend.