This 500 year old, Grade II listed roadside pub sits on the Cotswold Way, a few minutes from junction 18 of the M4 and in the village of Old Sodbury (the name may refer to the Iron Age fort on a hill just to the north) which itself lies on an old coaching route. The traditional charm and ambience has been retained inside where a single bar and a warren of dining spaces, all warmed by enormous log fires in winter, create a simple, homely atmosphere. The menu is not only enormous, the fresh fish and vegetable selections are particularly fine, but also offers outstanding value for money. Outside there is a small courtyard and a large garden including a children's play area. Dogs, no doubt, are especially welcome.