The Fox on the Downs

You'll find The Fox tucked away on Elm Grove, that tree-lined stretch between the Downs and Elm Village where locals actually live rather than just pass through. It's the kind of place where the regulars know the bar staff's names and the quiz night gets genuinely competitive. The stripped-back interior feels lived-in rather than designed, with the sort of low ceilings and cosy corners that make you want to settle in with a pint for longer than planned. Food-wise, expect solid pub classics that won't overcomplicate things—the sort of stuff that tastes better when you're sat down with a drink.