This 16th century inn was built as a farmhouse and reputedly became a smugglers' inn during the 18th century. Extensively refurbished, it retains the ancient flagstones and beams, inglenook fireplace and many interesting photographs. A popular destination dining pub, offering good locally sourced food, it also has a strong real ale following with six ales available.
Closed all day Monday and Tuesday in the winter with variable food times in afternoons, and real ale range may be reduced.
Accommodation available in four rooms.
Historic Interest
18th Century Grade II Listed. Historic England list entry 1291392. Situated near to the lighthouse the pub has many links to Trinity House. Rumour has it that Prince Philip was a regular visitor when his sailing companion Uffa Fox lived nearby.
16th century inn extensively refurbished - retains plenty of ancient flagstones, black beams, inglenook fireplace - opened-up with 4 areas - rear part has half tongue and groove walls and a 30/50s brick fireplace - new bar front and back - beamed ceiling in front right and large old stone fireplace, wood floor - front left is a food ordering area - a former cattle shed alongside was converted into a dance hall in 1934 - now used as a second bar called the SMUGGLERS
16th century inn extensively refurbished - retains plenty of ancient flagstones, black beams, inglenook fireplace - opened-up with 4 areas - rear part has half tongue and groove walls and a 30/50s brick fireplace - new bar front and back - beamed ceiling in front right and large old stone fireplace, wood floor - front left is a food ordering area - a former cattle shed alongside was converted into a dance hall in 1934 - now used as a second bar called the SMUGGLERS
This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Buddle, Niton
Changing beers typically include: Goddards (varies) , Sharp's - Doom Bar , Yates' (varies)
Source: Regional