Its earliest years saw this 18th century village pub occupied by the Herbert family for four generations. A probable explanation for the pubs name is that a Benjamin Herbert’s occupation was recorded as Joiner & victualler. Since 2002 this traditional village pub has been transformed into a gastropub with diners as its main target clientele. However, imbibers are still very welcome with a settle, tables and stools allocated for them in an area adjacent to the bar. Former small rooms are knocked through to create one room still small enough to be convivial. The prevailing cosy ambiance is enhanced by hygienic ceramic floor flags and exposed ceiling joists and beams.