One Eyed Rat

Walk into One Eyed Rat and you're stepping into the kind of place that doesn't need to try too hard. It's tucked away on Allhallowgate, far enough from the Cathedral square bustle that it feels like your own discovery, but busy enough that you'll always find someone worth talking to at the bar. The regulars know their spot, and they're the sort who'll nod you in. You'll find proper pints here, decent enough pub food that doesn't pretend to be anything fancier than it is, and the sort of atmosphere that only happens when a place stops worrying about trends and just focuses on looking after people. This is where Ripon's locals actually drink.