Park

Civilised and individual oasis - a great asset for the city Open and offering foodall day, this relaxing pub appeals to a wide group of customers. You can choose your mood, from the more or less conventional bar with its heavy beams, panelled dado and leaded lights in big windows, or the light and airy conservatory sitting room with easy chairs well spread on a carpet, or the extensive series of softly lit rambling dining areas, carpeted or flagstoned. The décor is appealing throughout - all sorts of thoughtful touches without being too obtrusive. Neat efficient staff serve Wells & Youngs Eagle, Bombardier and Bitter with a guest such as Holts Two Hoots from handpump, inventive bar nibbles and an excellent choice of wines by the glass; well reproduced background music. The sheltered brick-paved terrace has good timber furniture, some under dark red canopies, and attractive shrub plantings.