The Fat Cat

You'll find this proper boozer tucked away on West End Street, where the conversation flows as freely as the perfectly kept real ales. The Fat Cat doesn't mess about with fancy gastro nonsense – this is all about serious beer in a properly welcoming atmosphere that feels like someone's front room, if your mate happened to have 20-odd rotating taps. The regulars know their stuff here, and you'll often find yourself in passionate debates about hop varieties with complete strangers. It's the sort of place where the barstaff actually taste what they're serving, and the beer selection changes often enough to keep even the most dedicated CAMRA members coming back. No food to speak of, but frankly, you're not here for the sandwiches.