Tavern on The Quays

You'll find yourself down at Victoria Quays, ducking under the arch into somewhere that feels like it was always meant to be here. Tavern on The Quays has that rare quality of not trying too hard—the kind of place where locals prop up the bar alongside first-timers, everyone equally welcomed. The industrial bones of the space (we're talking actual Victorian architecture) contrast nicely with warm lighting and a menu that suggests someone's thought properly about what they're serving. It's become the sort of spot where you can easily lose an evening, whether you're after a casual drink or something more deliberate with food.