The Grosvenor

Head to Carrington and you'll find The Grosvenor doing what a good neighbourhood pub should—nothing fancy, nothing trying too hard, just solid. You're looking at a Greene King operation, which means the beer list is dependable rather than revolutionary, but that's the point really. The crowd's a proper mix: match days bring the noise, quieter afternoons let you settle in with a pint and the papers. The food won't blow your mind, but it's the kind of stuff that works—burgers, pies, that sort of thing—priced fairly enough that you won't wince at the till. It's the sort of place where locals actually spend their evenings, not somewhere you're photographing your gin cocktail.