When the Inn Collection Group bought the Pheasant from Lord Inglewood (Richard Vane) about 2 years ago, the price of a pint of real ale was £3.60. It now starts at £4.50.

They have had 3 price hikes across the board in the past 12 months, but cask ales were spared the latest increase last week.

Having said that, the hotel is much busier than it used to be, with the number of bedrooms increased, but there is no longer a large residents' lounge, just a very small one plus the small original public bar. Maybe residents are expected to relax in their bedrooms or at the dining tables, although in decent weather there are plenty of seats outside.