This is a wonderful pub, tucked away to the north of the town centre, but easily walkable from the Oxford Road. A friendly welcome awaits all, and the beer choice is unrivalled locally: although still owned by Greene King the pub is free of tie. The tenants have built up a good reputation for food, the speciality is exotic meats cooked on hotrocks, and some of the pub is laid out as a dining area, but drinkers are very much catered for. There is a small back garden with a covered area, and an aunt sally throw.