Pump House

You'll spot this place from across the marina – it's the massive Victorian brick building that looks like it could house a small factory. Inside, the soaring ceilings and industrial bones make for proper impressive drinking, even if the décor leans a bit chain-pub generic. The real draw is claiming one of those waterside tables when the weather's playing ball, watching the boats bob about whilst nursing a pint. The menu does the job without setting the world alight – think fish and chips, burgers, and Sunday roasts that'll fill you up nicely. It's the sort of place that works for everything from family lunches to after-work drinks with colleagues from the city centre. Gets absolutely rammed on sunny weekends, so either embrace the chaos or time your visit for a quieter Tuesday afternoon when you can actually hear yourself think.