An outstanding black and white half-timbered hotel and bar dating back to the 1590s - with direct links to the Civil War. Various comfortably-furnished seating areas, with discreet nooks and corners, surround a central bar-servery facing a splendid fireplace. The restaurant, with its superb wood-panelling, offers affordable fine cuisine using locally-sourced ingredients, while conventional bar snacks are also available in the bar. Guest beers include those from Wadworths seasonal range or Red Shoot subsidiary.