Watermill

Head down to Ogmore-by-Sea and you'll find yourself at a proper local's pub that's doing the basics brilliantly. It's the sort of place where the bar staff know what regulars drink before they order, there's always something interesting on tap, and the kitchen takes its responsibility seriously without getting precious about it. You're looking at honest pub grub—the kind that actually tastes like someone's cooked it properly—at prices that don't make you wince. The crowd's mixed: families with kids on a Sunday, groups of mates midweek, couples grabbing a quiet drink. There's a real sense of community here, which is rare enough these days.