5 /5 Ben Jakob Cudworth: The last time I walked into this pub I was soaked to the bone, the bar was thick with smoke, and I was grateful just to be offered what was essentially a mattress on the floor and a bowl of peanuts.
Tonight was a completely different story. I was genuinely shocked. The place is stunning now — beautifully decorated, warm, relaxed, and with that perfect dim lighting you normally only get in the smarter London squares. Spotless. Stylish. Welcoming.
The staff were lovely, and the food was excellent. The “small plates” are not small (thankfully) and we ordered most of the menu. Highlights included the chorizo bites, homemade bread in the little paper bag, the beetroot salad (delicious), bang bang cauliflower, olives, flatbreads, and the chocolate cheesecake which was dangerously good.
Even the garden has had a glow-up — cosy, sheltered, and with a kind of handmade beachside feel.
All in all, very impressive. A forgotten gem, rediscovered. We’ll definitely be back.