The Promenade

You'll find The Promenade tucked away on Queen's Avenue, where it's become the kind of place locals actually choose to spend their Friday nights rather than drift towards town. It's got that comfortable, unpretentious feel—the sort of pub where the staff know your name after a couple of visits and the regulars nod as you walk past the bar. The food's straightforward and done well, nothing fancy but genuinely good, and they've clearly put thought into their drinks selection beyond the standard lagers. Whether you're after a quiet pint midweek or somewhere buzzing on a Saturday, it works both ways.