There's a buoyant countrified atmosphere to this brick and tile-hung pub. To keep the mixed crowd of office workers, theatre-goers and couples happy, efficient, friendly staff offer a fine choice of drinks: Harveys Best and St Austell Proper Job on handpump with regularly changing guests, around 30 wines by the glass (including fizz), 200 malt whiskies, 60 gins, 30 rums, 30 bourbons and farm cider and tasty, brasserie-style food.

Good, modern food includes sandwiches, pan-fried scallops with pea purée and shredded ham hock, chicken caesar croquettes with parmesan and anchovy salad, steak burger with coleslaw and fries.