Hat & Tun

Walk down Hatton Wall and you've found the kind of pub that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with those soulless chain places. It's got that lived-in feel—exposed brick, wooden beams, the sort of place where regulars have their own stools. The real ale selection is genuinely impressive without being show-offy, and the food goes beyond your standard pub offerings. It's close enough to the Jewellery Quarter that you'll spot workers popping in, but far enough from the tourist trail that it feels like an actual neighbourhood spot. Come for a pint after work, stay because the crowd's better than anywhere else nearby.