This has been an ale house as far back as 1846 when it was called Godlets Hall. A friendly traditional pub hidden deep in the countryside with a large rear garden and gorgeous views.
This pub was under threat of closure in 2024 and is now owned by Pilkington Estates with a manager in place. There are plans to reintroduce food.
One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest
Listed status: II
Tucked-away country local still with two rooms and an off-sales. The bar on the left has an old bar back and some 1960s fittings while the only aged features in the tiny saloon are the dado panelling and fireplace.
Tucked away country local which retains its two rooms and off sales layout. The off sales hatch is now covered by a notice board. The bar on the left has an old bar back but there are fittings from the 1960s including a counter with Formica panels (but due to change) and fixed seating. The tiny saloon remained little changed until in 2004 when a new bar was installed but there is old dado panelling and an old fireplace (disused). Open 4 to 11 Mon, Tue; 12 to 3 and 4 to 11 Wed, Thu; 12 to 12 Fri, Sat, Sun
Community Owned
Year Purchased 2024.
A community group was formed to save this pub. Owners Admiral Taverns submitted a planning application for change of use to housing, but this was rejected after hundreds of objections were submitted. The pub is listed as an ACV. Ley Green Community Asset Limited (a private limited company) negotiated with Admiral Taverns for the purchase of the pub, and after a concerted campaign on May 24th 2024, the purchase was completed.
See this MA article, this BBC article and Facebook group for more details.
This Pub serves 2 changing beers (A varying guest beer list.) and 2 regular beers.
Plough, Ley Green
Source: National