The Burleigh Arms.

Tucked away on Newmarket Road near Midsummer Common, The Burleigh Arms balances its rich history as an 1820s brewery taproom with a highly contemporary culinary outlook. The pub retains a classic two-bar layout—one side preserved for traditional drinking, the other dedicated to dining—decorated with wooden floors and framed posters of vintage beer labels. Today, head chef Kareem Roberts steers the kitchen, infusing a seasonal modern British menu with subtle West Indian influences. Expect creative dishes like curried chicken and cassava terrine or slow-roasted pork belly alongside cask ales and cocktails. With a covered courtyard garden, a dog-friendly policy, and a rare off-street car park, it is a relaxed, food-led retreat just a short walk from the city centre.