OUR VISION
We didn’t set out to create just another pub...
We wanted to create a place that feels like it belongs to everyone the moment they walk through the door.
A place where stories are shared as easily as drinks. Where laughter spills from table to table. Where familiar faces become friends, and friends become family.
At the heart of our vision is community.
We believe a pub should be more than four walls and a bar. It should be a living, breathing hub. Somewhere, people come not only to unwind, but to connect. Somewhere that feels warm on a quiet weekday afternoon and electric on a packed Friday night. Somewhere that welcomes you whether you’re celebrating, commiserating, or simply seeking good company.
We wanted to create a space where everyone feels seen.
A place for the regulars and the newcomers. For conversations that last five minutes or five hours. For spontaneous nights and carefully planned gatherings. For birthdays, milestones, first dates, last rounds, and everything in between.
Our vision is rooted in inclusivity, authenticity, and heart.
We champion local people, local stories, and local talent. We believe in creating opportunities for connection — through events, music, shared tables, and shared moments. We believe that hospitality isn’t just about service; it’s about care.
This is a space built on warmth, character, and intention.
A place where you can come as you are. Where memories are made without trying. Where the atmosphere is just as important as what’s in your glass.
More than a pub, this is a community hub.
A home from home.
And a place we’re proud to build, together.
Steve Eddie Edwards
"Massive thank you to Darren,Joanne and Jessie cooper for a fantastic Ruby wedding reception even with renovations going on you still managed to pull off a fantastic night and the food was out of this world we can’t recommend the Kensington highly enough you preformed miracles and the surprise songs from Darren were amazing can’t Wait to see you guys on Saturday for the official opening night xxx best wishes for the future Janine and Steve edwards"