The Ridgeway

You'll find The Ridgeway tucked away on Ridgeway Avenue, the kind of neighbourhood spot where regulars actually know the bar staff's names. It's got that warm, unpretentious feel that's becoming rarer—no attempts to be Instagram-friendly, just honest pub vibes with decent footfall most nights. The crowd's mixed: locals popping in after work, families on weekend afternoons, people who've been coming here for years because it simply does the basics well. The fact it's part of Story Inns means there's some thought behind what's happening, but it still feels like your local rather than a chain operation.