Yew Tree Inn

What you get here is honest pub hospitality—local ales on tap, solid food whether you want a quick bite or a proper dinner, and staff who've been around long enough to treat regulars and first-time visitors with the same genuine welcome. There's no fashionable redesign or attempts to reinvent itself into something it's not. Just straightforward service focused on making you comfortable, the way a good local pub should work.

Penwood itself sits in that useful middle ground between the region's bigger market towns, which makes this a natural spot to stop if you're traveling between them or exploring the wider area. If you're after a break during a walk or need somewhere to settle in after a day's exploring, you'll find a relaxed atmosphere and actual good company. The pub has been part of the community for years without any fuss about it, and that's really the point. This is where you can see how locals actually spend their time rather than following the main tourist routes—worth the detour if you're looking for that kind of experience.