The Thorn Tree Inn

Walk into the Thorn Tree and you'll immediately understand why it's got such solid ratings—this is the kind of place that doesn't need Instagram to prove its worth. Jackson Road isn't exactly Matlock's flashiest address, but that's precisely the point. You're stepping into a proper neighbourhood pub where regulars know the bar staff by name and the conversation flows as freely as the bitter. The kind of spot where you can nurse a pint without anyone making you feel like you should be doing something more productive with your evening.