Pond House

Head down Bath Road and you'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood pub that doesn't try too hard but gets the basics right. The Pond House pulls in everyone from after-work drinkers to families grabbing Sunday lunch, which tells you something about how unpretentious it is. You're getting Greene King's dependable beer selection, uncomplicated food that won't disappoint, and staff who actually seem to know regulars by name. It's the sort of spot where you can nurse a pint without anyone making you feel like you should be doing something more interesting.