The Prince Of Wales

Head out to Norton Lees and you'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood pub that actually knows what it's doing. The Prince Of Wales isn't trying to be anything other than a really good local — the kind of place where the bar staff remember your order and the regulars nod hello. They've got a solid rotating craft beer selection that punches above what you'd expect, decent spirits, and the food side is unpretentious but genuinely tasty. It's the sort of venue that feels lived-in without being tatty, with enough character to make you want to linger over a second pint rather than rush off.