Trennick Mill

You're heading out towards Malpas, away from the city centre bustle, when you stumble upon this converted mill tucked beside Boscawen Park. It's the kind of place that feels like a proper local secret, all exposed brick and riverside character—the sort of spot where families, couples, and groups of mates all seem equally at home. The kitchen takes British classics seriously without the stuffiness; expect well-executed standards rather than trying-too-hard modernism. With a solid 4.3 rating from nearly 300 reviews, it's clearly doing something right.