Gordon Arms

Walk into the Gordon Arms and you'll clock straightaway it's the kind of pub that's been doing the same job for decades without needing to reinvent itself. It's on Oundle Road, firmly in the heart of where locals actually drink rather than somewhere trying too hard to be cool. The place has that comfortable, lived-in feeling—worn wood, proper bar setup, the sort of spot where people genuinely know each other's names. You're here for uncomplicated pub fare and a decent pint, not Instagram moments. Greene King's done right by this one.