Hare & Hounds

Head out towards Oakengates and you'll find yourself in one of those pubs that's clearly been doing its thing for years without needing to shout about it. The Hare & Hounds sits on Holyhead Road with the kind of unpretentious charm that makes it a proper local's haunt rather than a tourist trap. You're getting solid pub standards here—think decent ales on tap, food that doesn't mess about with unnecessary fanciness, and a crowd that ranges from shift workers grabbing a pint after work to families settling in for Sunday lunch. It's the sort of place where the bar staff know the regulars and the welcome feels genuine.