Rafferty's

You'll find Rafferty's tucked away on Baker Street in the heart of Middlesbrough town centre, and it's the sort of place that doesn't need to shout about itself. The 4.7-star rating from nearly 90 reviews tells you everything—locals know what's good. It's got that warm, unpretentious vibe where you can nurse a pint without feeling like you need to make conversation, but you absolutely will because everyone's friendly. The kind of pub where you might bump into the same faces week in, week out, and nobody minds if you're just passing through either.