Sutherland Arms

You'll find the Sutherland Arms doing exactly what a neighbourhood pub should do—nothing fancy, nothing pretentious, just a solid spot that's earned its stripes with locals. It's the kind of place where people actually know each other's names, where you can pop in for a midweek pint without some overblown cocktail menu making you feel like you're in Birmingham. The pub's got that lived-in comfort of somewhere that's been part of Boothen for decades, with real ales on tap and a no-nonsense approach to hospitality. Food-wise, expect traditional pub classics done properly—the sort of thing that pairs nicely with a cold drink and good company. It's consistently rated well because it gets the fundamentals right.