SOMERDALE PAVILION SPORTS BAR

Somerdale Pavilion Sports Bar is the kind of place where community vibes meet sports action. You can catch a view of the cricket field while chowing down on a sauce butty post-parkrun. The staff are friendly, and Nicoleta Podgoreanu swears the place is spotless. But if you're hoping for a Michelin star experience here, you might be better off grabbing a microwave meal instead.

It’s not that the food is terrible; it’s just a bit... uninspired. A solid spot for a family meal, as Peter Yeates claims, but don’t expect fireworks. There’s a bar, and the summer sun’s shining on the fields, so grab a drink and enjoy the scenery rather than stressing over the menu. Just watch out for the muddy fields if it rains—your shoes won’t thank you.