The Round Bush

Head out towards Round Bush on Roundbush Lane and you'll find yourself in proper countryside, which is half the appeal. This is the kind of place where locals actually sit down for a meal rather than just grabbing a pint—the food's solid enough to warrant it, and the garden's genuinely nice when the weather plays ball. You get that comfortable, no-fuss pub atmosphere without feeling like you're in some theme park version of a country boozer. It's the sort of spot you'd take visiting mates who want to see the less touristy side of Watford.