I rather like the Royal Oak in Northumberland Heath. It is split into two bars, one is a bar with pool tables and the like, the other half is a saloon style bar with a big screen for the sports and a real pub like feel.
The atmosphere in here is good. Not once have I ever seen any trouble in here and the place enjoys a good reputation locally. Some of the older men in the pub even chatted to me for a while when I was at the bar which was nice.
The pub is also right next to a car park which is convenient for if you are driving otherwise buses stop right outside the venue. There are also a number of good take aways within minutes walking distance should you feel peckish on the way home, everything from Chinese and Indian to pizza and fish and chips.
The Royal Oak appears to be the heart of Northumberland Heath and should be checked out if you are in the area. read more