The Abbey Tavern

Pub & live-music venue in equal parts, The Abbey is a bustling place that’s never short of drinkers. It is best known for open-mic Tuesdays, & for bands & DJs on Fridays & Saturdays. The food plays second fiddle to the beats – there aren’t too many high notes in a fairly unsophisticated repertoire that includes jerk chicken with rice & peas & coleslaw, smoked haddock fish cakes, & a host of burgers with international toppings (Mexican jalapeños & spicy salsa, for instance). You can catch up with your emails using the free Wi-Fi outside peak times, perhaps with a pint of Adnams Bitter to hand. Outside, the beer garden & roof terrace are a hub for smokers & sun-seekers from spring to autumn.