Trade has picked up at the Twa Dogs since it was taken back in-house by Marstons. It’s a two room pub and the smaller room on the right was a veritable shrine to football when they took over, with flags and banners on walls and ceilings, but is now a traditional wood panelled room, which I consider to be a big improvement.

The two house real ales are Wainwright at £3.85 and Jennings Cumberland at £3.60, plus a guest real ale. On Mondays beers are £2.80 after 5pm

The Twa Dogs is open for breakfasts from 10-11.30am and meals are served from midday onwards.

There are 4 letting rooms.

The new management are making a real effort and are enthusiastic about selling cask ales.