The Sanctuary

Most Pubs used to be Inns, or small hotels in England way back when. This little number has in fact remained an inn and is titled “The Sanctuary hotel” above its narrow pub doors. This has some drawbacks and advantages, mainly that the pub is susceptible to strange opening hours at random but also that there is always beer available upstairs if not down should you ask for room service at the reception desk. From being in the pub downstairs you would have no clue that there was indeed a hotel above, it is a friendly and busy establishment with a long bar and a good selection of drinks. It is relatively cheap for the area and there is the bonus of being about to take your pint outside onto the street for a change of scenery. Indoors the tables are a little close together which makes parts of the pub inaccessible and the service time at the bar is a little slow. However there is the added extra of a tab service (pop your credit card behind the bar) and away you go!

Overall 7/10. It is a very cheerful traditional pub which retains much of the charm of the last century without feeling too commercial or too exhibiting of its history.