"Often passed the Murrell Arms and always wanted to stop as looked an interesting pub. Yesterday we went there for lunch and what a fascinating place. It was like a step back in time with archive photos, postcards, newspaper cuttings and tools covering the walls and ceiling. They had a bar game in the public bar that I had never seen or heard of before, after over 50 years of visiting pubs. Ring on the Bull. A metal ring from a Bull's nose is on the end of 6 foot of rope, attached to the ceiling, The player then aims at the bulls head on the wall, trying to get the ring onto a hook by the Bulls nose, the ring swings in a gentle arc towards the bull. One local took 7 attempts then another took 2! The lady behind the bar was very friendly, as were the locals on our side of the bar. A lovely welcome. The small menu was interesting and a client was tucking into a lovely looking Ham, Egg and Chips. We had a Jacket Potato with Cheese and Beans, plus the Ribs and Chicken Wings, recommended by the Barmaid. Both were very good and very tasty, especially my spicy wings and ribs. The only small criticism on the food, is that the tomatoes in both salad accompaniments were rather soft. The only minor criticism of the pub, was that the open fire was not lit on a cold February day. I wish The Murrell Arms was my local, and would love to return soon, to the pub as they used to be. With a good welcome, interesting company and conversation, good beers and unpretentious, traditional, tasty pub food."
