The New Rose

‘Just another pub’ declares the sign outside, but that’s false modesty. True, the New Rose is a boozer, rather than a gastro haunt, but it has bags of character. A mixed crowd of old-timers, laid-back locals & visitors mingles happily in the bar, drinking real ale (from a regularly changing batch), or perhaps a Grolsch. The room is festooned with curios including a Countdown board game, an Elvis seven-inch disc & a giant Jägermeister bottle, as well as a gallery of Polaroid snaps. In the winter, candles create a cosy glow. In summer, you can sit at a gingham-covered pavement table, or venture through to the little back courtyard, which feels rather special thanks to its decked floor, framed pictures & twinkling fairy lights. Food comprises a short menu of stone-baked pizzas, burgers, bagels & salads. Thursday is quiz night, & DJs take control on Fridays & Saturdays.