It is close to the city centre, train station and university campus. Pool and darts are played, with occasional quizzes and live entertainment. Basket meals are believed to be available, as is Tribute. Sadly, the pub has been converted to domestic dwelling.

Planning application ref no 12/01327/FUL, dated Fri 27 Jul 2012, proposed Change of use from ground floor pub with flat above to 8-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) and associated alterations including removal of rear external staircase and replacement of windows on front elevation, granted conditionally 18/10/2012.