Sun Inn

Situated in A.E. Housman's "country for easy livers", this 15th century cruck-framed building with its wealth of exposed beams has an old world air about it. The most interesting bar must be the public one, as its floor with huge stone flags and open fire give you the immediate impression that little has changed for many a year. The theme is continued in the lounge, which is smart and comfortable with furniture including high-backed and coaching settles. The unusual set of three “Molly Lane signal box” hand pumps is a talking point. These are reputed to come from the Cock in Fleet Street, where Charles Dickens did his apprenticeship, and may even have pulled a pint from them! Unfortunately, although much loved and in working order, they are not used these days. The two bars are linked by a conservatory, to the rear is a patio for fine weather drinking and eating. Clun is the starting point for walk number 7 in the Walking with Offa series. As well as hosting the Clun Green Man Mayday Festival, the village is also a popular stopping place for cyclists tackling the Lands End to John O'Groats route, so the Sun's accommodation is in great demand on these occasions. Now no longer owned by Three Tuns brewery, we look forward to a new phase with its new owners. Hobsons Best is likely to be just one of several beers available form, usually, local breweries.