The Wobbly Duck

Walk into The Wobbly Duck and you'll understand why it's pulled in nearly 600 five-star reviews — this is what a local pub should feel like. Tucked away on Old Eldon Square, it's the kind of place where the bar staff know what you're drinking before you order, where the ales are genuinely interesting, and where you can have a decent conversation without shouting over indie playlists. The food's solid, unpretentious stuff that actually tastes like someone cared about making it, not just reheating. It's cosy without being cramped, lively without being lairy — the sweet spot that's increasingly rare in city centre pubs.