The Cross Keys Inn

Head out towards Carleton Village and you'll find yourself in The Cross Keys, the sort of place where regulars actually know the landlord's name. It's got that lived-in comfort of a proper neighbourhood pub—dark wood, low ceilings, the works—without feeling stuck in time. The real draw is straightforward: well-kept ales, sensible pub classics that don't pretend to be anything fancy, and a genuine local following that speaks volumes. You'll see folk dropping in after work, families at weekends, and the kind of regulars who've probably got their own mug behind the bar.