Nurseryman

Head down to Derby Road in Beeston and you'll find the Nurseryman doing exactly what a good pub should: turning up and being reliably decent. The place has clearly won over locals—over 2,000 reviews speak to that—and it's the sort of spot where you can grab a pint and actually feel like you're part of something, rather than just passing through. The food's straightforward and hits the mark, which matters when you're deciding between here and one of the chain spots dotted around the neighbourhood.