Heron Inn

Head down to Malpas and you'll find the Heron tucked away on Trenhaile Terrace, doing what gastropubs should actually do—serve decent food without pretending to be something it's not. It's the sort of place where locals genuinely want to be, where you can grab a pint of something interesting and actually enjoy it alongside food that's been properly thought through. The space feels lived-in rather than designed, which means you're not paying for Instagram aesthetics; you're paying for an honest evening out.