Popular traditional pub near the old town quay and medieval river bridge and chapel. Named after the former local resident whose troops blew up the bridge during the civil war. The building was originally a cottage but became a pub in the 1840s. A well that once supplied water to a long closed pub brewery can be seen in the side bar. Now owned by Wells & Co and featuring real ales from their Brewpoint Brewery. Lunchtime and evening meals are freshly prepared using local ingredients with a changing specials board. Live music on Thursday evenings. The rear patio is a suntrap in the summer. The pub was refurbished in November 2021.
Special food evenings from 6-9pm are: Monday - Burger Night Tuesday - Taco Night & Wednesday - Wings Night.
As of January 2024 operates reduced hours Mon-Thur when opening isn't until 4pm.
Historic Interest
Named after a former town resident who blew up the bridge in the Civil War
This Pub serves no changing beers and 5 regular beers.
Oliver Cromwell, St Ives