The Boulevard

You'll find The Boulevard right on Wallgate, which means it's perfectly positioned for a midweek drink or weekend session without feeling like you're in a tourist trap. The place has that refreshing quality of knowing what it does well and not overcomplicating things — you get solid cocktails, a respectable beer selection, and staff who actually know their stuff without being insufferable about it. It's the kind of bar where regulars and newcomers mix easily, where you can have a proper conversation without shouting over unbearable music, and where a Friday night doesn't turn into carnage.