Nothing warms my heart on a cold winter's day like a bite to eat for lunch out at a great pub with family and friends, and this fit the bill perfectly.
When we pulled up there was a very wary pack of wild deer, maybe about 10 or so, in the back paddock adjacent to the pub. There is a small car park round the side with a few spaces, so we had to be very quiet when we pulled up, so as not to frighten the deer. I managed to snap one pic and Peeww!! Off they went.
The pub wasn't built for today's tall people, so there's a bit of maneuvering to be done if you're over 6 foot tall, but once you're in, this place is fantastic.
Full of character, cold (and warm...shudder) beer on tap, and a quiet hum of a British country pub. The locals, young and old, seem to enjoy it here, and the staff were very friendly.
Service was good, the food came out on time and there was always someone there to pull a pint when required.
Apparently there is a nice little beer garden out the back, but when I visited it was closed (it was winter though, so no biggy)
Pooh bridge is nearby, so if you're in the area, doing an AA Milne trek, pop past this great little joint and savour some of the cracking English grub. Top notch! read more