The Benjamin Huntsman - JD Wetherspoon

You know what you're getting when you walk into this imposing Victorian building on Cambridge Street - and that's precisely why it works. The Benjamin Huntsman delivers the full Wetherspoons experience: proper cheap pints, a curry club that's become something of a local institution, and breakfast served until noon for those who've made questionable life choices the night before. The building itself is rather impressive - all high ceilings and original features that remind you this was once something grander. But don't let that fool you into thinking it's anything other than your standard 'Spoons. The usual crowd of students, office workers grabbing a quick lunch, and dedicated daytime drinkers creates exactly the atmosphere you'd expect. It's not glamorous, but sometimes you just want a £2.50 pint and a chicken tikka masala without any fuss.