This old-fashioned, original back-street local has now been in the Guide for 26 consecutive years, having been selected since 1995! Originally a Taylor Walker house with the sign still outside,now a free house for many years.Live sport is shown and the two guest beers are often sport related.A Redemption beer is frequently available. Always welcoming with friendly staff,it has two darts teams, a fortnightly quiz and summer BBQs in the prize winning garden. Just a few yards from the New River Walk. Enjoy the MONDAY CLUB; between 12noon and 3pm all cask ales at £2.50a pint! Note new opening hours Tuesday and Wednesday.