Star & Garter

Walk up Higher Hillgate and you'll find the Star & Garter doing exactly what a good pub should: providing a solid place to sink a pint without any fuss or pretence. The crowd's mixed—regulars who've been coming for years rubbing shoulders with newer faces discovering the place, which tells you something about the atmosphere. It's the kind of spot where you can nurse a drink for hours or grab food without feeling rushed, and the reviews consistently mention staff who actually know their regulars' names.