I have a lot of love for Tapped, their pizza has always been top-notch and is even better for me as I’ve since gone vegan and they have decent vegan pizza choices. They also clearly mark their vegan beer, which is helpful. As they microbrew on-site, there is always a great selection of interesting beer and cider on offer.

Tapped is almost always busy, but you can usually get a table within ten minutes. Due to the shape of the place, getting to the bar is easier if you’re unencumbered by luggage/shopping. If you want a more relaxing experience, don’t go on a Friday or Saturday evening.

My friend noted that a margarita pizza is a good test of a pizza joint as it leaves you with nowhere to hide. Tapped passes this test with aplomb.

There are regular offers on and pizza is served quite quickly, making it a good lunch option. They do also cater for those who are gluten free both in pizza and beer. The only minor gripe is the outside area is very limited, but due to it opening right onto the street, there’s not a lot they can do about that. On warm days they open their fold away front windows though, so you can have a virtual alfresco experience.

You can’t get more authentic than this!

Opening just opposite the Parkinson building, this student favourite is a must go for those who love noodles, more specifically Lanzhou, hand stretched noodles. Yes all their noodles are hand stretched, freshly cooked and comes packed with flavour. Option to overdose on chilli or spring onion. Portions and huge and satisfying. And I think will already back for more!

Located in the street food focused Trinity Kitchens Pho is a chain Vietnamese restaurant serving a small selection of well made dishes including Pho (noodle soup) Bun, and salads. The fried squid is an excellent starter as are the summer rolls with prawn. The staff are friendly and service generally quick.
“A healthy Vietnamese street food restaurant, specialising in phở noodle soup, as well as other tasty dishes like spicy salads, fragrant curries and wok-fried noodles.”