The Grain Barge

You'll find The Grain Barge doing exactly what it says on the tin—honest food and a decent pint in a converted riverside space that feels like someone actually gave a damn about how it looks. The location on Embankment Road is the real winner here; you're literally metres from the water, and on a decent evening you can watch the Nene do its thing while working through their menu. It's the sort of place where locals bring their mates round because the food's reliable, the service knows what it's doing, and you won't feel like you've been fleeced. Proper neighbourhood restaurant vibes without any pretension.