Directors Box

You walk into Directors Box and immediately get why it's named that – all mahogany panels, leather banquettes and an air of old-school swagger. It's the kind of place where you can nurse a whisky or grab a well-made cocktail without the pretension of Spinningfields' fancier spots. The kitchen takes pub food seriously: proper pies, decent burgers, the sort of stuff that tastes better with a pint in hand. Tucked away on Booth Street near the city centre, it's become a proper fixture for after-work drinks and weekend sessions, drawing a mix of suits loosening their ties and locals who just want somewhere that feels genuinely comfortable.