CLOSED: UPDATE 23 JULY 2026: The site has been acquired from Wren Pubs by singer-songwriter James Blunt who also operates the Fox & Pheasant in Chelsea. It is understood that there are plans to rebuild the kitchen and open up the first floor as a dining area. Stated on website to be reopening in summer 2027.

Previous description follows.

First opened as a public house in 1871, owned by the Thomas Salt and Co Brewery. Now a cosy gastropub with secluded courtyard garden; the pub has attracted very good independent reviews for its food, e.g. serial entries in the Good Food Guide. Locals would be forgiven for keeping very quiet about this hidden gem, although the emphasis here is not on cask ale; the excellent menus change daily. In summer 2024 the pub was taken over by Wren Pubs as operator, also operating the Surprise in Chelsea and Walmer Castle in Notting Hill. In January 2026 it was reported that Wren had acquired the freehold of this site.