Traditional pub, uncompromisingly devoid of real ale until October 2016 after cellar improvements following refurbishment in April that year. Now a welcome extra stop on the Garratt Lane crawl. Transferred in December 2018 to the Frontier Pubs 'managed expert' partnership. Reopened in July 2021 after lengthy closure during Covid restrictions. New management, live music, restaurant offering plus takeaway fish and chips, but cask beer range reduced.