The Biltmore Bar & Grill

You're walking down Swinegate—that sweet stretch between Parliament Street and the Shambles—and you duck into somewhere that actually feels different. The Biltmore does American grill right, which means it takes itself seriously without being insufferable about it. The steaks are the main event here, cooked well and actually worth the outlay, paired with cocktails that suggest someone knows their way around a mixing glass. It's got enough going on that you'll see groups of mates, couples on dates, and the odd lone diner at the bar, all seeming equally at home.