The Black Swan

Head down to Crown Street and you'll find the kind of pub that's been doing its thing for decades without needing to shout about it. The Black Swan is where you grab a decent pint without the pretence—real ales on rotation, conversation that doesn't get drowned out by a playlist, and the sort of atmosphere that makes you want to linger over a second drink. You're in the thick of it here, close to the city centre but far enough that it feels like a proper local's retreat rather than a tourist trap.