Hardys Hophouse

Head down to St Thomas Street and you'll find Hardys tucked amongst the town centre bustle—it's the kind of place where locals actually prop up the bar rather than just Instagram their pints. The focus here is genuinely on the beer; they take their hoppy offerings seriously, rotating taps and taking pride in what they stock. It's all very unpretentious though—this isn't some craft beer theatre where you need a degree in IPA profiles. The food's solid pub fare, the kind of thing that actually pairs well with a decent pint, and the crowd tends to be a proper mix of after-work regulars and people who've wandered in knowing they'll get a warm welcome.