Turtle Bay | Middlesbrough

You walk into this slice of the Caribbean on Corporation Road and immediately get hit with the reggae beats and that unmistakable jerk seasoning smell wafting from the kitchen. The colourful murals and laid-back island vibes make you forget you're in the town centre for a hot minute. The jerk chicken is properly spiced without being stupidly hot, and their curried goat actually has some depth to it. But honestly, you're here for the cocktails – those rum punches pack a serious punch and the Two for One Tuesday deal (when they're open) is dangerously good value. Weekend brunch is where they really shine though, with decent bottomless options that won't completely rinse your wallet. Sure, it's a chain, but when you're craving something with actual flavour in Middlesbrough, this does the job nicely.