The Clatford Arms

Head out to Goodworth Clatford and you'll find the sort of pub that's becoming rarer round here: unpretentious, genuinely welcoming, and run by people who actually care about what they're pouring. The Clatford Arms has that comfortable, lived-in feel that comes from years of regulars propping up the bar and families claiming corner tables for Sunday lunch. It's the kind of place where you can nurse a pint of something interesting without feeling like you need to dress up, or bring the kids along without anyone batting an eyelid. The food's straightforward—proper pub fare that doesn't try to be something it's not—and it lands better than most places charging twice the price closer to town.