Originally an 18th century inn on the route of old North road and boasted a large number coaching inns. Buckden Towers an old fortified Manor House is just down the road. This pub continues to be a lively, friendly community local with a good cask ale and food. The fireplace separates the bar are from the lounge and dinning area without isolating either of them. Open for Breakfast Wed-Sat 10am-11.30am. Take-away food service available Mon noon-4pm; Tue-Sat noon-9pm; Sun noon-5.30pm.