The Cross Keys

Head to Woodston and you'll find The Cross Keys doing what it does best: being the kind of place where regulars know the staff and strangers feel welcome anyway. It's got that lived-in pub atmosphere without trying too hard—think exposed brick, decent lighting that doesn't make you squint, and enough screens to catch the match without it feeling like a sports bar cliché. The food's straightforward but done properly; the sort of place that does a decent burger and doesn't mess about with unnecessary tweaks. Whether you're stopping by for a pint after work or settling in for a Saturday afternoon of football, there's an unpretentious warmth here that keeps people coming back.