Poacher

Head down Holmes House Avenue and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that gets its regulars right—the sort of place where the staff know what you're drinking before you ask. The Poacher does that neighbourhood pub thing properly: good honest food, a decent selection of beers, and none of the pretension you get in some of the newer spots round town. It's where Winstanley comes to properly unwind, whether that's midweek for a pint or weekends when it actually buzzes. The ratings speak for themselves—over 550 reviews and a solid 4.2 average tells you people keep coming back because it's dependable and unfussy.