The Craufurd Arms

You head down Stratford Road in Wolverton and suddenly you're in a place that actually feels alive. The Craufurd Arms isn't trying to be something it's not—it's a proper pub that takes its live music seriously, hosting everything from indie acts to touring bands who deserve a crowd. The bar's warm without being precious, the kind of spot where you can have a decent chat before the music starts and people don't act like you've ruined their evening by existing. There's real energy here on gig nights, but it never tips into the annoying territory of venues that care more about Instagram moments than good acoustics.