Visited: 05/06/2026
Accessibility: We made a bit of a mess of the access and came in from completely the wrong direction — there are definitely better ways of doing it. It’s a big pub, and if you end up at the far end, the toilets are a long walk away. From the car park, the most direct route involves several steep steps with only one handrail, followed by more steps with no handrail at all. There is a step‑free way in via a side entrance, but you can’t park there, so you’d need to drop off and then go back to park. If you arrive on foot with mobility issues, the distance to the toilets is daunting.
We’ve driven past the sign for The Tavern countless times and always assumed it was just a modern pub tucked inside a dense housing estate. After a bit of research, though, we realised it’s actually a very old building with plenty of character, and once inside, that really shows with low ceilings, nooks and crannies, and a layout that feels genuinely historic. The furniture leans more towards lounge‑bar than traditional pub, but it suits the space well enough.
The staff were lovely, and what surprised us most was just how busy the place was. It’s clearly popular with locals and families. Unfortunately, we ended up next to a table where the adults were deep in conversation and the children were running wild, at one point, a child lay across the floor and completely blocked Eric’s path. Not the pub’s fault, but it did affect the experience. It’s something we’ll judge again on another visit.
Overall: A charming old building with friendly staff and a lively atmosphere, but the access is far from straightforward and the walk to the toilets is long if mobility is an issue. We’d like to return and try a more sensible entrance route next time, and hopefully avoid the pockets of unruly children.