When we took the pub over, we knew we'd need to do a few rounds of renovation. Winter 25/26 was supposed to see a much needed new kitchen put into the pub, but unfortunately we found the old kitchen was hiding a lot of historic asbestos (thankfully now removed!), and behind that, the rear wall of the kitchen was structurally dodgy. So we're stuck, awaiting structural engineering proposals and ultimately listed building consent before we can fix the issue.
Therefore for Summer 2026, we have upgraded the "Deli Shack" one deck down from the pub, where we will serve a range of light snacks, ice creams and the like. This will stand in for the kitchen insofar as it can, and the drinks will of course continue to be served from the pub.
We very much look forward to getting stuck in, in Winter 26/27 to put right the structural defects, and make sure this wonderful historic pub's fabric is properly secured for decades, if not centuries, to come.
As such, we won't be taking bookings, and food will be on a limited menu whilst we get the place fixed.