Once famously the coaching house where Wellington stabled his horses during the construction of coastal defences built to repel Napoleon and his invading armies. This old pub's history can be traced back over 200 years, the name being linked to General Alexander Hope a local man who had a long and distinguished military career. Now a community pub with a separate noodle bar situated midway between Hythe town centre and the seafront. Reopened in March 2020 after extensive refurbishment. Now includes an open-plan kitchen offering Asian Street Food to eat in or take away.