The Cross Keys

Head out towards Sychdyn and you'll find yourself at The Cross Keys, the sort of place where regulars know the bar staff by name and newcomers feel welcome within minutes. It's got that lived-in comfort of a proper local—sticky carpets, real character, no pretence. The kind of pub where you can nurse a pint and actually hear yourself think, or settle in with mates for a proper evening. The real draw here is the food and the drinks list; they take both seriously without making a fuss about it.