Matchstick Man

You'll spot this one right on Capital Quay, doing exactly what a Hungry Horse should - filling plates, decent pints, and prices that won't have you checking your bank balance twice. The Quays location means you get those canal views while tucking into their trademark massive portions, which is more than you can say for most chain pubs round here. It's the sort of place where families pile in for Sunday lunch and groups of mates settle in for a proper session. The menu's pure comfort food territory - think loaded burgers, sticky ribs, and sharing platters that actually need sharing. Nothing fancy, but when you want reliable pub grub without the gastropub markup, it does the job nicely.