A beautifully restored, multi-level gastropub offering a raucous, see-and-be-seen ground floor pub and a highly refined, fire-cooked menu in the upstairs Grill.
Ordering Strategy
For a casual, lively vibe, grab hearty bar snacks like the cult-favorite cheese toastie, scotch egg, and lamb ribs in the ground-floor pub or second-floor Library. For a quieter, substantial sit-down meal, book the first-floor Grill.
What to order
Cheese and onion pie
This dish 'steals the show' with a rich filling of Red Leicester, West Country Cheddar, and Colston Bassett Stilton encased in a 'gorgeous miracle' of shortcrust pastry.
Shepherd's pie
A 'well-heeled comfort food' staple made with savory shredded lamb instead of mince, topped with beautifully piped, crisp potatoes and a dense, gravy-rich filling.
Lemon tart
Critics compare this 'astonishingly good' dessert to Heston Blumenthal's versions, noting its cracker-crisp pastry and zippy lemon crème with 'ineffable lightness and wobble.'
Roast quail
Described as a 'suitably novel' bar snack and a 'pleasing redefinition of the word snack,' this whole game bird is cooked to perfection.
What to skip
Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (80%)
Editorial Weight 54 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 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 · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.3★ (643 reviews)
Good to know
The venue operates across three distinct floors: a very loud and buzzy ground-floor pub, a more serene first-floor Grill dining room, and a cozy second-floor cocktail bar called The Library. Book ahead for the dining rooms.
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