I used to use TiViMate, and I agree its probably the best out there. But at the moment I'm using Sparkle on the Fire Stick, and it works pretty well. Don't have to pay either (from what I can tell). Has all the functionality of TiViMate.
I frequently drive from Newcastle to Sussex and back. A1 - A14 - M11 - Dartford Crossing and then coming off the M25 at Sevenoaks is my preferred route both ways. Can be 6hrs on a good day (not including stops). 8-10 on a bad. That's setting off at around 6 or 7am.
Close to the ground you've got:
Trent House
Bar Loco (probably where I'll be)
Newcastle Arms
Rosies and Strawberry will be packed, so wouldn't bother there tbh.
Couple minutes walk further out:
Mean Eyed Cat
Tilleys
Wobbly Duck
Town Mouse
Depends what you're into really, and how far you're...