The 16th-century Whitehough Hall forms part of this quintessential country inn which has previously won the CAMRA regional Pub of the Year and also the Great British Pub award for best cask pub in the region for several years; it is also a regular entry within CAMRAs Good Beer Guide. Eight hand-pulled ales, including six regularly changing beers from quality local micros (available in thirds on a 'paddle'), plus ten beers served by font complement those available at the adjacent Paper Mill Inn (across the road and under the same ownership). A further two handpumps dispense ciders. A popular menu features dishes using local produce. A well-attended beer festival with a good selection of beers runs on the third weekend in September.