John’s Bar & Restaurant Hanley

You're walking down Bryan Street in Hanley and suddenly the smell hits you—charred spices and citrus that make you forget you're in the Potteries for a second. John's does Caribbean food the way it should be done: no faffing about with foam or deconstructed nonsense, just honest plates that taste like they've got stories behind them. The place has a 4.4-star rating for good reason—people keep coming back because the food's genuinely good and the vibe is welcoming without trying too hard.