Strawberry Gardens

Head down Offerton Lane and you'll find Strawberry Gardens Hotel doing what it does best—being the kind of place where regulars actually know the bar staff's names. It's unpretentious in the way that works; the sort of pub where you can settle in with a pint and not feel obligated to order an artisanal cocktail or explain your presence. The food's straightforward, the drinks list won't confuse you, and there's a solid community feel that's refreshingly genuine. You're here because it's proper, reliable, and does the job brilliantly.