Been coming here for years. The food&#39;s always spot on - simple, but they get the flavours right. It&#39;s just a proper, no-fuss local pub.

Ordered the rib eye. It came out fast and looked nice. Honestly, it tasted really good, best steak I&#39;ve had in ages. But for the price, the portion felt a bit on the smaller side.

A proper local pub, feels like someone&#39;s front room. The Thursday quiz is a fun touch, gets a good crowd in. The landlord&#39;s chatty, makes you feel looked after.

Solid spot. The burger was cooked just right, juicy and not overdone. Drinks were well made, service was attentive without hovering. A bit pricey for what it is, but you can tell they care about the details.

Nice spot for a post-hike pint. The log fire was a plus on a chilly day. Atmosphere is relaxed, and they have a friendly dog. Good selection of local ales. Service was efficient.

The three floors make it feel quite spacious. The booths are perfect for a quiet date, and their wine list had some lovely options to pair with the meal.

Solid spot for a quick bite. The fish and chips are decent, not greasy at all. Good for a reliable lunch. Location&#39;s handy with a big car park nearby, makes it easy. Just what you need when you&#39;re in a rush.

The goulash is a proper, hearty portion. The chicken and ham pie is packed with filling too. It&rsquo;s the kind of food that just feels right for a cosy, low-lit pub like this.

The staff were really friendly and helpful. They had a bit of a laugh with us, which was nice. It made the whole evening feel relaxed.

Proper cosy Scottish pub. Staff were dead friendly, had a good chat. Felt right at home.

Great spot for a quick evening bite. Live band was a nice touch, really adds to the relaxed vibe. The outdoor seating is perfect for this. Food came out fast, which is a big plus for me.

Service was great, they swapped the cream sauce for tomato for my allergy without any fuss. The portion was decent for the price, felt like a fair deal.

Popped in for a quick lunch. The vibe was really relaxed, staff were friendly without hovering. Had the chicken sandwich and a coffee, hit the spot and didn&#39;t break the bank.

The steak and ale pie was the highlight for me. The crust was just right, and the filling was so hearty. They even gave us extra gravy for the chips, which was a nice touch. Really solid pub grub.

The gin list is huge, and the wine wall is actually affordable. Felt quite fancy but still cosy, just right for a quiet drink.

The haddock and chips were spot on&mdash;really light batter and those chunky chips were so good. A proper cosy spot with the open fire too.

Dog-friendly spot with board games. The pizzas looked huge and tasty, even though I didn&#39;t order one.

Stopped in for lunch on a rainy walk. The welcome was genuinely warm, even with a soggy dog in tow. My lamb hotpot was spot on&mdash;rich, tender, and just what you need on a damp day. A really nice vibe in here.

Came for the Sunday roast. The lamb shank was huge, really generous portion. The vegetables were lovely - fresh and cooked just right, not mushy at all. A solid, hearty meal.

Great spot for a quick karaoke session after work. Everyone was really supportive, made for a fun vibe.

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