Built in 1824 to serve the new Manchester Road this thriving local has a reputation for quality beers and good value food. Regular beers from Cross Bay Brewery supplement one or two ales from P-Noot, which are exclusive to the pub. 20p off a pint for CAMRA Members. The comfortable lounge area to the left is the main food area. To the right is the vault featuring a wooden floor and a pool table which can be used as a function room (capacity 60). The pub has teams in local darts, dominoes, pool and quiz leagues. Quiz Tuesdays. Holds occasional beer festivals. On 201 bus route. Taken over by Craig Sweatmore November 2021, following the retirement of Peter Wood who was landlord for 23 years.