Originally a farmhouse, it was bought by William Mortimore in 1862 for furtherance of the sale of his own beers, Mortimore being the owner of the a brewery in Kingskerswell. Re-opened 11th May, 2017, under new ownership after a complete refurbishment. Changed hands in 2020 Discount of 50p on cask ales Monday and Tuesday. Bike Night on Wednesdays monthly in the summer the profits to charity.