The Bathpool Inn

Head out towards Bathpool and you'll find yourself in proper local territory at this Vintage Inn spot. It's the kind of place where you can roll in for a weeknight pint or bring the family for Sunday lunch without anyone making a fuss about it. The food's honest and unpretentious — think proper pub classics done right rather than anything trying too hard. With over 1,600 reviews sitting at 4.3 stars, locals clearly know what they're getting: reliable, friendly service and the sort of comfortable atmosphere where you can actually hear yourself think.