A warm welcome awaits in this well-run 1740’s free house; well-kept beers and home-made food using fresh ingredients are available all week. An open fire and wood-burning stove, and a rear dining room with watercolour paintings by a local artist all add to the homely atmosphere. Quiz nights every second Monday and Tuesday curry nights (booking advised) are popular. Dogs (in the bar) and children are welcome. Whipsnade zoo is three miles to the North-East.