The pub had a lovely feel. It was already full when we came in but there were probably other rooms available. We found a seat near the front door, perched around a wine barrel and settled ourselves in. We had a really good vantage of the bar on our left and the open fire place to the right. The best seat in the house was on the left hand side of the fireplace where we could see two wing chairs with a middle-aged women ensconced.There was an assortment of tables and seating – some low tables with pouffs and other tables with chairs. Many people looked like they had been tramping and many had their dogs in tow. The provenance of all their produce is articulated in their menu.

We ordered a bottle of Viognier from Chile, dill cured salmon with dressed prawns, apple and radish for Anthony followed by slow roasted pork belly with crackling, champ potato, heritage carols and apple sauce. Pressed roast chicken and foie gras with prune jam and garlic crostini for me, followed by dressed Portland crab with buttered punk potatoes, preserved lemon aioli and salad.

The food was superb!