The Black Pug

Walk into The Black Pug and you'll immediately clock why people keep coming back—it's got that rare quality of feeling genuinely welcoming without trying too hard. Situated on Coten End, it's close enough to the town centre to catch the after-work crowd but far enough removed to keep the atmosphere relaxed and unpretentious. You're looking at solid pub fare, the sort of menu that doesn't overcomplicate things, paired with a decent selection of drinks that goes beyond the usual suspects. The fact that over a thousand reviews have landed it at 4.3 stars speaks volumes about consistency here.