The Oak Inn

Head out towards Burton and you'll find yourself at The Oak, the sort of place that feels like it's been pulling pints and serving Sunday roasts for decades—because it probably has. It's got that comfortable, lived-in feel where the bar staff know regulars by name and the menu doesn't apologise for sticking to what works. You're looking at solid pub classics done right: think proper steaks, seasonal specials, and the kind of ales you'll actually want to drink. The 4.5-star rating from nearly 500 people suggests they're doing something genuinely right, not just coasting on nostalgia.