The Runaway Brewery & Taproom

Head down to Astley Street and you'll find yourself in what used to be a proper industrial building, now transformed into somewhere that actually feels alive. The Runaway's got that brewery-taproom vibe sorted—all exposed brick and brewing tanks visible through glass, but it never feels pretentious. You can watch the process happening whilst you're nursing a pint of their own ales, and the staff genuinely know what they're talking about. It's the kind of place where locals reckon it's worth the trip whether you're into craft beer or just after decent grub and a proper atmosphere that doesn't try too hard.