Chequers

You'll find Chequers tucked away on Church Street in the heart of town, which already puts it ahead of the pack. It's the kind of spot where you can order something classic and the bartender won't make you feel like you've wasted their time, but they'll also happily riff on what you're after if you're open to it. The vibe skews casual without being sloppy—there's craft in what they're doing, but nobody's wearing braces and talking about bitters like it's scripture. Fair prices for what you're getting, and it's become the sort of place where regulars outnumber tourists, which tells you everything.