Spacious chain pub. First planned by Watney in the late 1930's. A shortage of funds delayed the opening until 1957. Later a Grand Met, briefly brewing its own beers in the 1980s. Became a S&N Retail, now a Greene King pub initially with John Barras and now Flaming Grill branding. Fully refurbished in autumn 2017 which included provision of much brighter lighting and a rural style white tiled bar back wall. Further refurbishment took place in early 2023. Cask beer not always available.