The Deramore Arms

Head out to Heslington and you'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood pub that hasn't been mucked about with. The Deramore Arms sits on Main Street like it's been there forever (it practically has), and it's the kind of place where you can nurse a pint without anyone making a fuss about it. The food's straightforward—think Sunday roasts done right and pies that don't disappoint—and they stock decent ales that locals actually want to drink. It's got that lived-in comfort of a place that knows exactly what it is.