Great Northern Pub & Kitchen

You know the type: London Road's got plenty of chains, but the Great Northern stands apart. Walk in and you'll find the sort of pub that takes its kitchen seriously without ever being precious about it. The kind of place where you can grab a pint and actually eat something worth ordering, whether that's lunch or a proper dinner. It's got that comfortable local feel—unpretentious, welcoming, the sort of spot that works just as well for a quick after-work drink as it does when you've dragged mates over for the evening. The fact it's racking up nearly 500 reviews suggests people aren't just passing through; they're coming back.