The Bold Arms

A traditional pub right by Botanic Gardens, The Bold Arms brings together historic-pub character, family-friendly ease and classic pub food in one very usable package. Being so close to the gardens makes it especially handy as a post-walk or post-village-wander stop, and the menu leans into dependable favourites rather than trying to be too clever for its own good. It sounds like the sort of place that works for lunch, Sunday roasts, catch-ups and a pint after some Churchtown wandering. Warm, familiar and exactly the kind of pub that earns repeat visits by being useful as much as flashy.