A good question.
A local answer.

Ask whether the product is fresh, frozen or prepared and compare the total price.

Understand that animal interaction depends on welfare conditions and may be changed on the day.

Pair the pub visit with an area you already want to explore rather than crossing the city for one old name.

Choose by the actual walk to useful stops, food and the activities planned.

Add nights if the plan leaves no room for rest; a quick map estimate omits stops and fatigue.

Check the zoo's official encounter schedule and animal-welfare rules for the visit date.

Check current Japanese restaurant menus for the specific dish rather than assuming every venue serves it.

Compare a nearby paid car park with the walk and exit time after the performance.

A guided day or direct ride may be simpler if the transit connection consumes too much of the visit.

Have a pickup fallback before flying because ordinary weekday service does not describe Christmas Day.

Choose a route that leaves a safe return margin rather than the maximum number of stops.

Choose an experience that fits your interests; a quiet food or coastal afternoon can feel more local than another major attraction.