Dragonfly

Head down to Carpenter's Down and you'll find the Dragonfly doing what a good local should: bringing people together without any fuss. This isn't a gastropub trying too hard or a trendy conversion — it's a straightforward pub that knows what it's doing, serving food that hits the spot and drinks that don't come with a lecture. The crowd here ranges from after-work regulars propping up the bar to families grabbing an early evening meal, and there's something genuinely welcoming about that mix. With over 2,100 reviews and a solid 4.3 rating, people keep coming back because it gets the basics right: good service, reasonable prices (you're looking at ££), and the kind of atmosphere where you actually want to stay longer than you planned.