The Twisted Oak

Walk up Little Johns Cross Hill and you'll find The Twisted Oak doing what a good local boozer should—serving pints without pretension and food that doesn't embarrass itself. It's the kind of place where regulars have their spots and newcomers don't feel like they've wandered into someone's living room uninvited. The ratings speak for themselves: nearly 920 reviews and a solid 4.2, which tells you people aren't just passing through. You'll get reliable pub classics, decent enough to make it worth the trip from town, and the sort of atmosphere where you can actually hear your mates talk.