The Duck Inn

Head out towards Laverstock and you'll find yourself in proper pub territory—the kind of place where locals prop up the bar on a Tuesday and nobody bats an eyelid. The Duck Inn trades on its connection to Hop Back Brewery, so expect their ales on tap alongside decent guest beers, which matters more than you'd think in Salisbury. The food's unpretentious but done well, the sort of place you'd bring mates for a Sunday roast or pop in after a walk without feeling you need to dress up. It's got that comfortable, weathered charm that comes from being a proper neighbourhood local rather than something trying too hard.