The Organ Grinder

Walk into The Organ Grinder and you're immediately in proper local territory—the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar and the landlord actually knows what he's doing. It's a Blue Monkey operation, so you're getting their beers on tap alongside guest cask ales that rotate with real thought. The interior has character without trying too hard: exposed brick, dim lighting, the sort of worn-in comfort that comes from being a real pub rather than a themed one. You'll find families in the back, groups of mates by the bar, and always someone having a proper conversation. Food's straightforward and decent—nothing fancy, just the kind of stuff that tastes better with a pint in hand.