Church House Inn Marldon

Head out to Marldon village and you'll find this converted church doing exactly what a neighbourhood pub should: serving decent pints, honest food, and creating the sort of space where regulars genuinely know each other. You're looking at a place that takes its ales seriously—there's usually something interesting on tap beyond the usual suspects—and the kitchen isn't phoning it in either. It's got the kind of relaxed warmth that comes from doing one thing well and not trying to be something it isn't. Perfect for a Sunday roast with mates or a quiet pint after work, depending on what day you catch it.