The Moon Under Water - JD Wetherspoon

You know what you're getting when you walk into this sprawling Wetherspoons right in the heart of Market Place. It's the sort of reliable boozer where you can roll in at 8am for a full English and a coffee, then seamlessly transition to pints by lunchtime without anyone batting an eyelid. The building itself has that classic Spoons treatment - high ceilings, carpet that's seen better days, and enough space to lose your mates in. Yes, it gets rammed on Friday nights with everyone from students to seasoned drinkers, but that's half the appeal. The beer's cheap, the curry club on Thursdays is decent enough, and the staff keep things moving even when it's three-deep at the bar. It's not trying to be anything fancy, and that's exactly why it works.