This absolutely charming 300 year old inn is perhaps better described as a dining house and hotel. From the main road the pub is entered via a small porch. Candles on all the tables help set the scene. The main bar area is at the front, with almost all the tables laid for dining; there is a small lobby type of area off it towards the back, with three tables which are not laid, and another dining area off this to the side. There is also a separate room at the back which is used for diners and is also used for functions of up to twenty six people. There are old photos and paintings on the walls with a few horse brasses on the beams and there are fish tanks in all the areas except the main bar. The main bar also includes an old inglenook in which a real fire burns in winter and there is another old fireplace in the side room. The pub is very well known for its top quality food and booking is advised especially at weekends. Food is served every day from 12-2:30 (3 Sunday) and from 6:30-9:30 (10 Saturday, 7-9 Sunday). The food is all homemade and is mainly English. The menu changes frequently and often includes such specials as pheasant breast or the more unusual pig's cheeks. Accommodation comprises six en-suite rooms (one twin and five doubles), one of which has a four-poster bed. Outside the pub are some very well kept gardens. There are 18 tables here, making it popular for al fresco summer dining. Fridays are live jazz and blues evenings, see their web site for details. The pub has a civilised atmosphere and boisterous behaviour has no place in it. Even the ghost is quiet and friendly. It may shut early if there are no customers.
(01306) 711224
