I had heard good things about the Georgian pub, the Coach and Horses in the Upper Tything, but had yet to visit.

When I arrived I was not disappointed.

Looking at the contrast between the drink and food menu, it was clear that the pub saw itself as more of a drinking establishment than a restaurant, with just a few food dishes available.

This did not cause any problems to this unfussy diner as I plumped for a bacon and cheese burger with chips at £8.50.

Other options included British favourites like sausages and mash, shepherds pie and fish and chips with more unusual pub options like tagliatelle also on the menu. A roast is also available on Sundays.

The man who served me at the bar was welcoming and ensured that I was served quickly.

I chose a pint of Fosters to go with my meal, something I regretted after I had stopped to check out the range of beer and ales on offer later on in the evening.

It’s not that Fosters was a poor choice but simply that it was quite a plain one, at a pub that clearly prides itself on its range of drinks.

I went into the room at the back where I found myself alone, not that surprising on a weekday evening, although the front room was filled with a few customers who seemed to be regulars.

The pub was a lot more spacious than it looks from the outside.

Whilst waiting 20 minutes for my food, a fairly acceptable wait I thought, I perused the decor of the pub.

Comfortable leather seating is accompanied by a number of framed photographs along the wall and a selection of wine bottles showcasing the range that the pub sells.

A few simple Christmas decorations were also on show.

I am not a fan of pubs that go overboard with decorations. The Coach and Horses had kept it to a good level.

The pub clearly made attempts to ensure that customers had entertainment on a few nights a week.

A two weekly pub quiz was well advertised, with live music on other nights of the week, including classic covers and some original tunes

I was sat near to the kitchen so could smell the food long before it was served, raising my excitement level for the dish.

The waitress who came over with the dish was very friendly, making sure to check if I needed anything else.

After indulging in the meal, it was clear why 95 percent of the 55 customers on Trip Advisor had voted the pub as excellent.

The burger was well-done, which is the way I like it, with the chips better than normal, which again was a pleasant surprise.

The owners took over the pub in 2016 and, whilst I don’t know what it was like when the previous owners were in charge, they have clearly done a good job.

If you are after a traditional pub with a menu you can trust to provide a good quality product at a very reasonable price, look no further than the Coach and Horses.