March 2024 by RED STAR PROJECTS
A must stop, history buff or for a beer and a chow, stop by recommended. Friendly staff & owners. The force is strong with this pub. Thank you for the warmth & welcoming experience guys.
March 2024 by Emma Alexander
Absolutely amazing night at my local. Such a breath of fresh air being able to come into this pub again and be served with a team that can actually smile. The atmosphere was electric. The pub is very clean, warm and inviting. The drinks are served nicely. Was served very quickly by Stacey who was very friendly. Stacey was joined by Jay so staff availability wasn't a concern at all. I cant believe in such a short time how the black has transformed. Can't wait for the kitchen to open in the near future. The new landlords obviously have alot of experience in turning failing businesses around very quickly. Marstons have got it right at last. Putting someone in charge that runs another pub in the area who evidently knows what they are doing. I'm still shocked at the range of stock as the last owner didn't know her a*rse from her ti* and was unfriendly and useless. Well done team! See you Sunday!!
February 2024 by Matt Tyler
Paul & New team superb - great live music could unearth one of the oldest pubs
January 2024 by Brian James
Had a good night New Year's Eve, staff were very pleasant, not a full crowd but for what were there they made it a really good night, the DJ was brilliant. Sorry we had to leave early we had plans, will visit again as they have a DJ every Friday night and karaoke the last of the month. Sorry for the late review just came back off a weeks holiday.
January 2024 by Lilu B
Only let down was the language of some of the customers when there were children around.
December 2023 by Angus Ulyett
Came here on a Sunday afternoon to an absolutely empty pub. No atmosphere, no music, just a singular member of staff shacked up in a corner on his phone, not even behind the bar. It seemed like myself and my friend were almost disturbing him by being there. When looking to inject a bit of life into our visit we headed for the dart board, where we were told that there were no darts to play with. Making it a redundant decoration. Needless to say, we didn't stay for long, downing our drinks and getting out of there sharpish.
November 2023 by Andrew Seers
Great atmosphere nice pint and to tip it off amazing staff nothings too much for them, would love to see this place do food but other than that can't fault the place or the ladies running the placeParking: Plenty of space
October 2023 by Lisa Murphy
Was in here in Saturday 30th they had a live band on thirsty work I belive it was called brilliant night was packed but still great service will definitely be bk
September 2023 by MuckaJay
Good to hear its going to be a rock bar again. Great venue, nicely laid out
September 2023 by Wolfyz
Great little old pub. New landlady is caring and helps everyone out.
September 2023 by Will Garratt
We love this pub, though haven't been in for a while
August 2023 by Keith Thom
What a brilliant find! The perfect old country pub - but in the town. Great beer and good friendly welcome. Pool table in a separate area and easy wheelchair access through the sun trap beer garden and ramp access to a comfortable and welcoming lounge. My favourite part of the dog walk through Sanders Park and on to Ye Olde Black Cross for a lunchtime pint. Yes these lovely folk welcome well behaved dogs with well behaved people!Parking: Parking access from a lane at the side of the pub. Care must be taken as access is on a bend and beside pedestrian crossings but there should be no difficulty for careful drivers.Wheelchair accessibility: Well constructed ramp access to double doors leading to the lounge.
August 2023 by Ellie Goddard
I?ve had a brilliant experience at this pub I don?t like pubs usually but the atmosphere in here is lovely, very clean, and friendly staff, highly recommend.
August 2023 by Darren Preece
Excellent pub friendly staff would highly recommend and will definitely be returning
June 2023 by Dan Hawkins
The service at the bar was slow, I believe this was due to the barrell being changed and a new member of staff being trained or micro managed when something went wrong.Otherwise it was a nice place to have a few drinks.The decor is very dated and the gents toilets have holes in the roof. I think if they invest in giving it a refresh and repair it'll be great. But the team are doing great with what they have to work with.Locals were all friendly and welcoming. Will definitely go back! Free parking was a huge bonus!!!
