The Fat Pug

You'll find The Fat Pug tucked away on Guy's Cliffe Road, away from the bustle of the town centre, which is precisely why it works so well. Walk in and there's none of that trying-too-hard vibe — just a welcoming pub that knows what it's doing. The sort of place where regulars prop up the bar on Tuesday afternoons and families don't feel like they're intruding on anyone's territory. Food's honest and reasonably priced, the kind of stuff that actually tastes good rather than Instagram-worthy. With nearly 900 five-star reviews, it's clearly struck a chord with Leamington residents looking for somewhere genuine.