The Royal Oak, Huntingdon

The Royal Oak is L-shaped with a serving counter that supports standard keg alongside Birra Moretti and two hand pumps, one of which was drawing Hobgoblin. This counter, that runs up the left, faces seating to the right where banquettes along the front and rear wall face each other over some tables that are in turn overlooked by a television that was airing Champions League football via TNT Sports whilst some 90s rave music played. Opposite the counter in the right rear is a bit of mezzanine madness where steps lead down to a pool table and above are some armchairs and a dartboard. This is the only sports orientated pub this side of the Great Ouse, so I’d use it if I was a local through lack of options.

Interesting setting in the pretty village of Godmanchester, but a quick look around the door reveals a very ordinary sports bar with a couple of hand pumps serving nationally available bland beers. Did not stop to sample them.