2024 Town Pub of the Year Highly Commended 2018 Town Pub of the Year Runner-Up; 2017 Town Pub of the Year Runner-Up; 2016 Branch Pub of the Year Winner; 2016 Town Pub of the Year Winner; 2015 Branch Pub of the Year Winner; 2015 Town Pub of the Year Winner; 2014 East Anglia Regional Pub of the Year Winner; 2014 Essex County Pub of the Year Winner; 2014 Branch Pub of the Year Winner; 2014 Town Pub of the Year Winner; 2013 Branch Pub of the Year Winner; 2013 Town Pub of the Year Winner; 2012 Town Pub of the Year Runner-Up;

A pub with 3 distinct seating areas, a quiet area with sofas, a traditional pub area with low tables and a real fire in winter and a lively rear bar with tall stools and tables. Outside is a pretty courtyard with seating leading to an open "barn" with comfy conservatory style seating. Live music on Sundays from 5.30pm, usually folky/blues/acoustic based, often featuring touring artists.