Moving from America to Coventry, this was my first official pub I'd ever been to. I was so shocked at how people just sat around all day hanging out talking, eating cheap food and drinks. Well, that was over 5-years ago, and I've gotten used to pubs now. And I must admit that this one runs very efficiently! My husband and I go to this specific pub once a month to grab a tasty meal and a drink for less the cost of two lattes at high end coffee shops. We leave full and satisfied, and it doesn't break the bank.

It's a Grade Listed building, which means the architecture of it can't be modified, so you get really quirky stuff, like an ancient staircase, and a crazy number of additional stairs in order to actually use the ladies toilet! 😂 (There's a disable toilet downstairs, but it's only right to use the normal ones upstairs).

The place is kept up nicely, with seasonal Christmas decor in December, and it's regularly cleaned. There's no old stench smell here, which is a good sign. And above that, the staff are really great! There's been a turn over throughout the years of course, but the good ones always seem to stay on. They offer quick and efficient service.

There's outside seating in the front, which anyone and everyone seems to occupy... it's mostly for the smokers. But there's a lovely warm weather outside seating upstairs around the back - non smoking.

My favorite thing about visiting is the unlimited refills for coffee, tea, lattes, mochas, etc. It's a really nice automatic machine and tastes great. So count me in for breakfast! And if I go for lunch or dinner, then a full-sugar large Pepsi is in order! I do wish they'd work on their dessert menu 😭... but the quantity and taste of food for the cost makes up for it.

So if you're in Coventry and want to check out an authentic ancient pub, this is the place! Be sure to check out all of the historic pictures and drawings around the place too and on the way to the toilets!