This is a destination pub for ale enthusiasts – at the bar you’ll find a choice of ten real ales, ten well-kept beers and at least seven proper ciders. The team here also know a thing or two about great cuisine; the menu offers a great range of traditional home-cooked favourites, while the specials board features an ever-changing selection of both British and international fare. Starters include classic deep-fried Camembert with plum and apple chutney, while mains comprise the likes of meaty Cumberland sausages, sirloin steak and smoked haddock and spring onion fishcakes. Be sure to treat yourself to dessert – the warm chocolate fudge cake is a favourite. Wash it all down with one of the great ales on offer or one of the top-quality wines – and if you’re a real wine or ale aficionado, be sure to come along for the pub’s wine-tasting evenings and beer festivals held throughout the year.