The prominent figurehead on the front of the building beckons one into a white and aquamarine painted bar adorned with coastal maps, plans and inshore charts together with a ship's wheel to complete the nautical theme. Furnished with simple tables, chairs and stools on an oak floor, some stable stall partitions break up the rectangularity of the room, creating several drinking areas.

The pub dates from 1798: originally called the Lord Cornwallis, it received its present name when it was refurbished in 1966. Two to three changing real ales and a very good range of international bottled craft beers. NB the WCs are now in the basement.