This excellent village pub has a straightforward and unrpetentious character. Good-value weekday lunches are popular. Extensively refurbished in early 2011 the pub retains a rural ambiance with quarry tile and exposed timber floors, ceiling beams and joists throughout. In the centre is a traditional public bar with a small snug on the right, and lounge bars on the left, popular for dining. In summer, picnic tables on the frontage have a sunny aspect. At the back is a paved patio with timber garden tables and chairs and on the extensive lawn next to the car park are picnic tables alongside the renowned village duck pond. Don't be surprised to encounter ducks in the pub car park! Unfortunately no buses to Hallaton these days.