Greyfisher

You know the type of pub that actually feels like it belongs to the people who live round it? That's the Greyfisher. It's the sort of place where regulars genuinely have their spots at the bar, and you'll find families sorting out Sunday roasts without anyone making a fuss about it. Being a Greene King venue means the beer selection is solid and consistent, the kitchen keeps things straightforward—proper pies, fish and chips, that sort of thing—and it won't leave your wallet feeling light. The location on Ayleswade Road puts it just far enough from the town centre hustle that it feels like a proper local's retreat rather than somewhere tourists stumble into by accident.