Sportsman

You'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood pub that's doing the basics right—good beer, decent grub, and staff who aren't trying too hard. The Sportsman sits just off Leger Way, far enough from the town centre chaos but close enough that you're not heading out to the sticks. It's got that comfortable, lived-in feel where regulars prop up the bar and match days bring proper energy. The food's the kind that sticks to your ribs without pretending to be something it isn't, and they've clearly thought about their drinks list beyond just lager.