Shapla

Walk into Shapla and you're in proper neighbourhood restaurant territory: warm lighting, buzzy atmosphere on weekends, staff who actually know their menu. It's the kind of place where locals come back because the kitchen takes itself seriously without any pretension. The curries have depth, the breads come hot, and they're not afraid to make things properly spiced if that's what you want. You're sat right on Broad Street with the castle views across town, but inside it feels like your own discovery—the sort of spot where regulars nod at each other and tables linger over a second drink.