A definitive 'proper' pub that seamlessly pivots from pints of ale to high-end, rustic sharing plates without losing its unpretentious soul.
Ordering Strategy
This venue excels at large-format sharing dishes, so bring a group to tackle the lamb shoulder. If visiting solo or for a lighter meal, grab a toastie at the front bar.
What to order
Six-hour Braised Shoulder of Blackface Mutton
This hearty sharing dish is described as being taken to the point where it can be 'carved with a spoon,' creating a 'virtuous interplay between aromatics and meat.'
Sunday Roast Beef
A staple of the pub's high-quality gastropub offering, featuring thick slices of Dexter beef served with sweet new potatoes.
Foie Gras Toastie
Considered the dish that 'best sums up' the pub, it is described by Jay Rayner as the 'meeting place of scuzz and appetite' using a Breville sandwich toaster for high-end ingredients.
Corn Cheese Croquettes
An unexpected hit that felt like a 'stray from MeatLiquor,' praised for a crisp, greaseless breadcrumb coating and gooey, salty insides.
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (90%)
Editorial Weight 55 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 8 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 7 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 2 Editorial · 7 total signals
Public signal
4.3★ (1,200 reviews)
Good to know
The venue is split into a bar area (toasties/drinks) and a dining room. It retains a very local, unpolished boozer feel despite the high-quality food. Booking recommended for the dining room.
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