The Olde Cross Keys

You'll find this proper traditional pub right in the heart of the city centre on St Mary Street, where it's been holding down the fort for decades. The kind of place where regulars prop up the bar from opening time and the banter flows as freely as the bitter. The wooden fixtures and old-world charm give it that authentic feel that's increasingly rare in today's sanitised pub landscape. The food menu covers all the classics without trying to be clever – think hearty portions that'll sort you right out after a long day. It's the sort of dependable local where you can grab a proper pint and a bite without any faffing about, whether you're ducking in for a quick lunch or settling in for the evening.