Alexandria Hotel

This unpretentious pub is a haven for everyone from rowdy families to cyclists and tattooed 20-somethings. What better pairing for a local brew than a serve of spice-dredged salt-and-pepper squid that's crunchy, tender, sweet and salty. A margherita pizza is also a marvel with its way-garlicky crust and thick mantle of melted cheese and fresh herbs. For mains, there are many artery-friendly options such as the chicken, feta and avocado salad, sweetened with a slathering of balsamic dressing, and the slow-roasted lamb, which is pleasingly pink and served on a bed of cous cous livened up with raw onion and parsley.