Traditional three-room Castle Rock pub comprising a quiet, traditionally styled lounge and a lively bar with a jukebox. A constantly changing range of guest beers, usually including one dark beer. More than 20 varieties of real cider, perry, a wide range of continental bottled and draft beers and a good choice of malt whiskies plus country wines are also available. Upstairs is the Hop Loft function room and first floor outside terrace. Branch Cider pub of the Year in 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2024, Runner up in 2023.

Recently refurbished games room features darts, pool, table football and a vintage arcade game. Quiz Night on Mondays at 8pm is free to enter. A wide range of entertainment evenings are arranged throughout the year - see Facebook for information.

No longer accepts Camra vouchers, but does offer Castle Rock features with their card or app.

During the summer food times are reduced, but a wide ranging menu of home cooked food is always available. Sunday: BBQ Menu. Thursday: Mauritian Curry Night (5-9), but last Thursday of the month is Mexican Night. Friday: All you can eat ribs from £22.95.