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There's a lot that goes into making great pub – from well poured beers, to a great trivia night. They need to furnish you with an excellent counter meal, and a game of darts or pool doesn't go astray. In the cooler months we love a good fireplace and the rest of the year (or a sunny winter's day) it's all about having a welcoming beer garden. There are a lot of rock-solid pubs in this city, and these are the pick of the bunch.

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