An eighteenth century family run free house to the west of Battle, omce a traditional pub but in recent times there has been a greater focus on food, to the extent that patrons are expected to wait to be seated in restaurant style. Although there are four handpumps over two bars, currently only two beers are offered, but both from Sussex, one generally from the neighbouring Battle Brewery. Menus change frequently, reflecting seasonal availability of local produce. All meat is free range, with fish sourced from the nearby Hastings day boats. It has been extensively refurbished in an attractive and interesting way, the bar and restaurant areas offer ample seating while outside a fair poion of the large garden has been covered by decking.