Unspoilt working-class local. The building dates from 1939. Ex-Whitbread. Traditional interior, not spacious, roughly square, arranged around 100% island bar. Decent dark wood panelling up to picture rail on the two interior walls, under the windows on two sides, and under the octagonal red lino-topped bar. Red velvet upholstery including banquettes around the room, high stools at the bar. Quiz Wed. Live music or entertainer Fri and Sat. Not always busy in the week, gets lively at weekends during entertainment, working-class clientele, many regulars. TV (normally off or playing radio). Darts. Small rear patio.