We visited on a relatively warm day over the Easter Break, and originally had only planned on having a quick drink before we headed back to our campsite. To make the most of the sunny weather, we sat in the large beer garden. Although it was a busy Saturday afternoon, the beer garden was big enough that we could grab a table in a quieter area, so Flynn had lots of space to himself on the lawn. There was a wide selection of drinks to choose from. When it came to beer and lager, there was a good mix of classic choices, rarer options, as well as some local ales on tap. We opted for a refreshing couple of pints of Dortmunder Pils due to the weather in the end, but I was nearly tempted by the pub’s own Rambler Golden Ale.

Our plans soon changed once we saw the food being brought out to the other tables. Suddenly the tinned stew we had waiting at the campsite didn’t seem so appealing. The menu wasn’t huge but there was variety in the options offered (you can see the menus here). They were also running some specials, which you can find on a board inside the pub. We ended up going for a chicken and chorizo pasta and a chili con carne, both from the specials board. While the food isn’t cheap, it’s not expensive either and you’re getting quality home-cooked food for your money. Food is served between 12 – 8pm on Monday to Saturday and 12 – 7.30pm on Sundays.

We ended up moving from our original table up onto the patio once the sun went in. The patio tables had accompanying infrared heaters, so we could stay sitting outside comfortably even when the sun was setting. There were also areas inside the pub where you’re welcome to have a meal with your dog in tow. Speaking of dogs, the staff were brilliant with Flynn and made a big fuss of him. They brought him out a bowl of water and some treats without us having to ask, and checked if he needed extra water every time they served us.