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High-ceilinged bar with marble pillars and lots of carved wood including handsome island servery, half a dozen or so well kept changing ales, bargain lunchtime meals only, good atmosphere and friendly staff, armchairs among other comfortable seats, coal-effect fire in big fireplace, old prints and theatrical posters; background music (house blues band Tues), comedy night Sat, silent sports TVs, games machine; open all day, no food weekends.