Dating back to the 18th century, this pub has been owned by Brakspear Brewery since 1857. Refurbished in November 2017 to include a pizza oven and brand-new beer garden. Original features including parquet flooring, natural oak beams, exposed brick walls and sash windows have been retained. Other features include a wood-fired pizza oven, an oak-topped bar fronted with reclaimed floorboards and copper pendant lights. A large screen TV shows regular live sporting events. The separate drinking area has plenty of seats. The dining area offers pub classics with a modern twist including steaks, beer-battered fish-n-chips, bangers and mash, burgers, grills and salads. Pizzas with sour dough or spelt bases made-to-order. The lunch menu includes open sandwiches, an express menu for those short of time, and a specially designed children's menu including chicken goujons and five-inch pizzas. A carvery is available on Sundays until 6 pm.