The Ship & Anchor

The Ship & Anchor is a proper town-centre boozer on Cable Street. It's got a solid 4.6 stars from over 260 reviews online, so folk seem to like it. It's not trying to be something it's not, which is refreshing. I'd call it a good, honest local pub, not one of those fancy wine bars that are popping up everywhere these days.

It's definitely more of a place to watch the match than sip cocktails. They usually have some kind of sport on the TVs. The atmosphere is usually pretty lively, especially on weekends. The prices are reasonable, which is always a bonus these days. They're open from midday most days and later on Friday and Saturday.

Dog owners, take note: The Ship & Anchor is dog-friendly, so you can bring your furry mate along for a pint. Just be sure they're well-behaved, mind. Give them a ring on 07729 427162 if you want to check they've got space, especially if there's a big match on.