Stumbled across this inn while staying in the area. Wanting food, we called in on spec just before 5:00pm and were the only customers. The landlord gave us a friendly welcome, told us that food was available so we settled in to the bar. At the opposite end to us was a pool table and a TV with Wimbledon on so our kids were happy, although none of this intruded. The landlord took our orders and was generally very attentive.
The food was served at what I would call a leisurely pace, but none of us were in a hurry. Several locals called in and sat at the bar, and we got chatting with a couple and were welcomed in a similarly friendly manner.
We all enjoyed our food, which was hot and the portions generous. Stuffed as I was, I couldn't resist the landlord's pitch for the bread and butter pudding (a favourite of mine) when he told me that it was his mother's recipe - so I shared a portion with my mother-in-law. It was excellent!
There is a separate restaurant, but we were more than happy in the bar, with its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
A traditional friendly local pub with a lot going for it. We would certainly recommend it, and will visit it again when next in the area.