This was the pub of choice to go to after the hockey match. Not only did I not play hockey, I didn't even watch it, but I still got to participate in post match beer and chips. Best result of the day.
This is a ye olde style pub, dark wood, low ceilings, with lots of nooks and crannies, and little dookits to sit in. I liked the carpet, which is themed with their orange logo.
There were a few real ales to choose from, and I went for a Hawkshead red ale of some sort, the name of which I now can't remember. The bar man was really nice and let me taste it before I decided. Given that it was a men's hockey team we were with, there were plenty of titters about the 'Loose Blonde' that most of them ordered. Hilarious lads.
The team were all fed steaming hot plates of chilli and chips. I'm reliably told that the chilli was amazing. The chips were pretty good too.
I'd definitely return to The Orange Tree to try a few more of their beers as they seemed to have quite a few on tap. read more