Charles Dickens Inn

Head down to Orchard Place and you'll find yourself in a pub that actually feels like a pub—none of that converted-warehouse nonsense. The Charles Dickens Inn trades on straightforward hospitality: decent pints, honest food, and the sort of atmosphere where regulars have their spots and newcomers are welcomed without fuss. It's the kind of place you'd stumble into on a Saturday afternoon and suddenly realise three hours have gone by, or pop in after work midweek when you just need something uncomplicated. The real ale selection suggests someone behind the bar actually cares, which counts for a lot round here.