2018 Town Pub of the Year Runner-Up;
2017 Town Pub of the Year Runner-Up;
2016 Branch Pub of the Year Winner;
2016 Town Pub of the Year Winner;
2015 Branch Pub of the Year Winner;
2015 Town Pub of the Year Winner;
2014 East Anglia Regional Pub of the Year Winner;
2014 Essex County Pub of the Year Winner;
2014 Branch Pub of the Year Winner;
2014 Town Pub of the Year Winner;
2013 Branch Pub of the Year Winner;
2013 Town Pub of the Year Winner;
2012 Town Pub of the Year Runner-Up;
A pub with 3 distinct seating areas, a quiet area with sofas, a traditional pub area with low tables and a real fire in winter and a lively rear bar with tall stools and tables. Outside is a pretty courtyard with seating leading to an open "barn" with comfy conservatory style seating. Live music on Sundays from 5.30pm, usually folky/blues/acoustic based, often featuring touring artists.