Born and raised in this Kettering institution. Learned how to laugh love and cry here...many great staff over the years" Colin "Potman" Taylor & Alan "Big Al SM" Moreland to name a few. These days you will find Fenner Brocklesbury and La de da Robbson at the bar supping back immaculately poured pints of Everards Tiger, along with more modern types like Kimbo Kimbling and Grandson Parker partaking in fruity ciders. The juke box plays ambient tunes that compliment the thud of the darts from the elderly darters that hang out in the rear corner of the back bar. Joining the team is easy, you just need to be fluent in the language of baaaay. Recently they have been hosting Sunday afternoon live music, get your seat early at the front bar to witness the puddled dance moves of the born again 40 and 50 something's, really hilarious and engrossing stuff. Venture out into the rear garden oasis where you will find men of all ages smirting in the cigar hutch, the collection of antique children's playground equipment is the finest this side of the Pipers Hill Ward. 10 out of 10 any day. read more