The Castle

Walk into The Castle and you're stepping into the sort of place where regulars know the bar staff's names and the conversation flows as freely as the beer. Tucked on Castle Street in the town centre, it's got that lived-in warmth you don't find in chain pubs — exposed brick, creaky wooden floors, the works. The real draw here is the live music programme; they take it seriously enough that you'll catch everything from local bands to touring acts depending on the night. Grab a pint of something proper from their ale selection and settle in.