The Fountain

You walk down High Street and The Fountain's one of those pubs that doesn't need to try too hard—it just works. The kind of place where regulars prop up the bar and chat to whoever's next to them, where the staff know what you drink before you ask. It's got that comfortable, lived-in feeling that comes from decades of doing things the right way: decent pints, no gimmicks, no Instagram-bait cocktails. Whether you're ducking in after work from the town centre or meeting mates on a weekend, it slots into your routine instantly.