April 2025 - the owning company wound up on 1 April and closed the doors. The Irish theme, sans cask ales, seems not to have worked. Some minor signs of coming and going so probably new ownership with plan to reopen

Nov 2024 - The Hope has changed owner and didn’t want LD anymore - now has an Irish theme with no real ale.

Licensed in 1772, the present building dates from 1867. Upper windows protected as “Ancient Lights”. Formerly a small corner no-frills pub, with a bare wooden floor, bench seating, tables and stools, a quick refurbishment in the summer of 2017 has seen this pub go up-market as a pie and ale house. The upstairs lounge is available for parties or functions. Families and dogs are welcome, plus free WiFi.