The Old Bike Store

You're walking down Brighton Road and you clock the exposed brick and vintage cycling memorabilia still dotting the walls — this place hasn't pretended to be something it isn't, which is exactly why locals rate it. The Old Bike Store has that sweet spot between polished and unpretentious: good enough drinks that you want to come back, but zero pretension about it. It's the kind of bar where you'll overhear a proper conversation rather than Instagram performance, and the 4.7 rating from 260-odd reviews tells you they're doing something right. Whether you're after a quiet pint or catching up with mates, the converted industrial space keeps things relaxed without feeling tried-too-hard.