The Victoria

The Victoria sits right in the middle of everything, which is both its greatest strength and the reason it's always packed. Location, location, location — and decent beer, decent food, decent everything. "Decent" might sound like faint praise, but there's real value in a pub that consistently delivers without drama. The Victoria is where you go when half the group is coming from the station and the other half from Maple Road. It's where work drinks happen because it's equidistant from everywhere. It's the answer to "I don't mind, you choose." The food is solidly gastropub — burgers that hold together, fish and chips that crunch properly, Sunday roasts that won't disappoint visiting parents. The interior strikes that balance between traditional and refurbished, Victorian bones with modern comfort. **Local's Tip:** The upstairs area is often overlooked and quieter than the ground floor scrum. Good for catching up properly without shouting.