8A Quiet Street, City centre restaurant set in a huge Georgian room. Excellent food and service. Highly recommended. Book ahead unless you're going very early evening. Service charge (tip) is included in the bill.

The Eastern Eye

The Salamander

Slightly quirky indie bookshop with a particularly interesting selection. Don't forget to go upstairs to see the sections on the first floor.

Mon–Sat 9:30AM–5:30PM, Sun 11AM–5PM

Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights

Reinvented as a classy nouveau French restaurant. Situated near Theatre Royal.

Raphael

Friendly pub with a good selection of real ales. Famous for its hearty pies 'n' mash and for having a good selection of less traditional board games (ask at the upstairs bar).

The Raven