Calder and Hops

You'll find this spot right on Northgate, where the smell of decent pub food mingles with the hoppy aroma of whatever's fresh on tap. The rotating selection of craft beers means there's always something new to try, whether you're after a crisp pale ale or something with more bite. The kitchen doesn't mess about either – think proper pub classics done well rather than fancy nonsense. Open from half ten every day, it's the sort of place that works whether you're grabbing lunch after wandering round town or settling in for a proper session. The crowd's a good mix of beer enthusiasts and locals who just want a pint somewhere that doesn't take itself too seriously. Staff know their stuff without being preachy about it.