Route One Sports Bar

You're walking down Forman Street in the city centre and you need somewhere that takes its football seriously—this is it. Route One has that unpretentious, no-nonsense vibe that works whether you're catching the weekend's big match or just fancying a pint with mates. The crowd here skews lively without being obnoxious, and there's a genuine sense that everyone's here for the same reason: decent beer, decent company, and screens that actually show what you want to watch. It's the kind of place locals return to regularly, not because it's fancy, but because it reliably delivers.