The Yellow Rose

You'll find The Yellow Rose tucked away on Roman Road, the kind of pub that doesn't need to shout about itself because the regulars keep coming back. It's got that lived-in comfort of a proper boozer — the sort of place where you can nurse a pint for hours without anyone giving you side-eye, or grab something to eat that actually hits the spot. The 4.3-star rating speaks volumes; nearly 400 reviews from people who genuinely rate it, not Instagram tourists after a one-off visit. This is the Middlesbrough pub you'd recommend to a mate visiting town.