Popular and lively 150-year-old pub, frequented by all ages. Many different areas, some with benches, others with high tables and chairs. Music is played but at a low level and a TV is in one area showing selected sports events. The rear of the pub is generally but not exclusively used for eating. The food is of good quality with a set menu Monday to Friday.

The changing beer is from the Ember Inns list which changes monthly, and can be from regionals or the larger micros. Ale Club on Mondays and Thursdays, when all real ales are cheaper. Quiz night on Tuesdays.

Reported closed for refurbishment from the end of May to mid June 2026.