The Cricketers

You'll find The Cricketers doing exactly what it does best: serving up honest food and proper drinks without any faffing about. It's the kind of place where you can grab a decent meal, settle in with a pint, and not feel like you're being charged London prices for it. The Sizzling Pubs chain has done well here—they've kept things traditional enough that it feels like a real local's spot rather than a corporate franchise, with enough regulars that you'll notice the same faces if you come back. Whether you're after lunch, dinner, or just want to watch the match with a drink in hand, it slots in nicely on the Littlefield Lane stretch.