The Dragonfly

You're heading out to Duffryn, away from the city centre chaos, and landing somewhere that feels like it gets what locals actually want from a pub. The Dragonfly sits near the water on Lakeside Drive, and it's got that relaxed energy—families with kids, groups of mates, couples not trying too hard. The food's honest: burgers, pies, grills, the sort of thing that tastes better when you're not overthinking it. Service moves at a sensible pace, and there's enough choice to keep everyone happy without the menu reading like a novel.