Robert Raikes Inn

An absolutely amazing place. It looks clean and well designed on the inside and the many rooms give it amore personal feel. The garden area is filled with well made and comfy wooden furniture.
The choice of beer and cider on tap is good and not to expensive either.
The staff are really friendly and add to the feel of the place.
Would happily recommend and will be returning soon.
*others have said it’s really busy but went there on a tuesday night and it was lovely and quiet.

Great refurbished tudory pub. Looks amazing and has great alternative beers etc on sale. Friendly staff and no chavs! Highly recommend a visit!

A beautiful venue — stunningly restored former home of Robert Raikes founder of the sunday school movement. Lots of character in the 7 individual rooms and garden. Food is basic, and the portions are fairly small for pub food, but it is very cheap. Simple stuff like pie and chips, ready meal curry, for something more exciting foodwise Café Rene (just opposite) is a better option but not such a stunning location.

I can agree with Dizzie on this place it is lovely with open fires in most of the little snug rooms, the refurb has been tastefully done and it is friendly and welcoming. The staff are really friendly
The food is amazing I had steak and ale pie and vegetables and mash it was all freshly prepared and no prepacked stuff here. Generous sized portions and very tasty.

WOW! This place has the WOW factor!
It has recently reopened (Used to be called the Golden Cross) and it is ace! Lots of snooks — some with armchairs, all with open fires make this a great place for chilling out with friends, or someone special.
The whole building is made of solid wood — it really gives the idea of a quality place.
The staff are pretty friendly and welcoming, and tables are cleared quickly.
The garden is MASSIVE! and again, all solid wood furniture and decking — it really looks like a quality place.
There are no heaters in the garden, but in the summer, it will be a complete sun trap and I think it will be busy!
The toilets are up two flights of stairs, so don’t leave it until you’re desperate!!!
This is a Samuel Smiths pub, and as such, don’t expect to get anything that is branded in this pub — but actually, it’s nice to have a change and Samuel Smiths’ cider is lovely!!!
I’m going back soon for food, so I’ll report back again after that!