Friendly community pub. Accredited for beer quality 2023. Friendly pub on the outskirts of the urban area. Since opening in 1840 there have been just 19 licensees with a long succession being local brewers, the Allen family, holding the record. Three distinct include a bar area, lounge and restaurant along with a dartboard. A heated covered smoking area with TV provides a comfortable setting for those inclined to spend their time outside, along with a large beer garden for families to spend time with their children. Families are welcome in the pub, as are well behaved dogs. In the bar there’s a handy collection box for recyclables – batteries, printer cartridges and spectacles. Three beers and excellent value home cooked meals are available. Level access from the car park to the bar only.