The Ten Bells

Walk into The Ten Bells and you're in the kind of place where regulars actually know the bar staff's names. St Benedicts Street has had a glow-up over the past few years, and this pub sits comfortably among the independent shops and restaurants without trying too hard. The vibe is unpretentious—wooden floors, decent ales on tap, the sort of spot where you can nurse a pint and actually hear your mates talk. Food's straightforward and does the job without pretension. With 840-odd reviews averaging 4.3 stars, people keep coming back because it just works.