The Rushcutters

Head out towards the Yarmouth Road end and you'll find The Rushcutters sitting pretty as the kind of neighbourhood pub that actually gets busy without trying too hard. It's got that comfortable, unpretentious vibe—all worn wooden furniture, dim lighting, and the sort of crowd that ranges from after-work drinkers to families after something decent to eat. The food's straightforward and honest; think pub classics done properly rather than anything experimental. Decent ales on tap, a wine list that won't make you squint at the prices, and enough seating to actually get a spot even when it's rammed on a Friday night.