The Westacres

Head up Finchfield Hill and you'll find The Westacres doing exactly what a local boozer should: keeping things straightforward and reliable. It's the kind of place where regulars know the bar staff by name, and you can actually hear yourself talk without having to shout over some trendy playlist. The food's honest rather than showy—expect proper pub classics rather than any culinary gymnastics—and it won't leave your wallet feeling light. With nearly 1,000 reviews sitting at a solid 4.1, people clearly rate what's happening here. It's the Finchfield spot you keep coming back to, whether you're after a midweek pint or somewhere to settle in with mates on a Friday.