Central Park

You'll find this spot halfway down Linthorpe Road, doing the kind of no-nonsense cooking that keeps locals coming back week after week. The menu covers all the bases – proper fish and chips, decent steaks, and a Sunday roast that doesn't take the piss with tiny portions or fancy plating. The dining room feels properly established rather than trying too hard, with that comfortable buzz you get when a place has found its rhythm. Service is straightforward and the kitchen knows what it's doing, whether you're after a quick lunch or settling in for a proper dinner with the family.