Welcoming 18th-century former coaching inn on the old Great North Road. An open plan two-tiered layout provides different drinking areas. Outside there is a pleasant garden. Three real ales are available including guests ales and Westons cider is stocked. Locally sourced, home cooked food is served lunchtimes and evenings, including Sunday lunches. Wood-fired Pizzas feature on Thursday nights. Fine dining theme nights are a feature and there is occasional live music. Bus AW1.