The Nelson Inn

Walk into The Nelson and you'll clock straightaway why locals keep coming back. It's the kind of place where the same faces occupy the same stools, where the landlord knows what you're drinking before you order, and where the telly's always on for the match. Victoria Road's got quieter over the years, but The Nelson's held its own—probably because it doesn't try to be anything it's not. The 4.5-star rating across 161 reviews tells you this crowd means business, and they're not the type to leave feedback lightly. Come for a pint after work, stay because someone's telling a story that's actually worth hearing.