Parts of this welcoming and characterful pub date back to the 16th century and over time the premises have seen the expansion into adjoining properties and outhouses, gaining all sorts of nooks and crannies in the process. The ceiling in parts is extremely low, even for buildings of this kind; whilst a set of flagstones in the back bar are said to be around 400 years old and were reputedly used as an influence in the set design of a Harry Potter film. There are several real fires. The pub was originally owned by Mellersh & Neale, Reigate brewers, eventually becoming a Friary Meux badged pub before being bought by Punch Taverns and is now a Heineken outlet. There is a nice old photo of the pub in its Mellersh & Neale livery. A charming, characterful, and cosy pub selling modern and traditional British food. In the garden there is a heated smokers' hut and pagoda. The large garden also has twenty tables and has been landscaped to provide three different seating areas. There is a quiz on a Wednesday and live music most Friday nights.