The Phoenix Bar & Off License

Walk into The Phoenix on Park Avenue and you'll clock it immediately—this is the sort of pub where the regulars have their own stools and the barstaff know what you're drinking before you open your mouth. It's got that lived-in warmth that only comes from decades of people choosing to spend their evenings in the same spot, nursing pints and having actual conversations. The off-licence side means you can grab a bottle on your way through, which is properly handy if you're heading to someone's place nearby.