The savory meat and vegetable pies remain the throughline from the original bakery, with curry chips, Scotch eggs, and a steak and ale pie all getting specific praise from reviewers over the years. A real specialty beer and cocktail list, plus locally roasted coffee, rounds out a menu built around British comfort food done with genuine care rather than theme-pub gimmicks.
It's hosted private events and rehearsal dinners too, with a beer garden adding outdoor seating in warmer months.
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