About us

A traditional country pub serving great food, with a wide selection of draught beer, cider and real ale. We are dog friendly and have a large beer garden.

Facilities

Beer gardenCar parkDisabled facilitiesDogs allowedFamily friendlyFoodOutside areaReal aleSmoking areaWiFi freeTakeaway foodDartboardDJLive musicQuiz nightsCricketFootballRacing ChannelRugbyTerrestrial TV

Pub reviews

Reviews

4.3/5

Pipkins H

1 year ago

Great welcome to our reserved table Food took about 25 mins which is great waiting for fresh cooked food, we like that. Decent portions served on Hot plates Another + you hardly get that these days. Attentive bar star with great energy who make you feel so welcome, many thanks. We will be back. Love the atmosphere overall a very family pub with a personality 👌

Lily Smith

2 years ago

Food was Lovely and Fresh, The seating areas are wonderful and it’s a great place for Kids during the day.

Brenda Hallpike

2 years ago

Really difficult birthday Sunday lunch. Only one other couple in the restaurant when we arrived. Not a lot of atmosphere. Clean tables and lots of choice where to sit. The menu was paired back, had basic choices but nothing exactly tempting. Staff smiling but needed reminding about the Cake, knife and plates!! Over priced, we didn't have starters, puddings or wine.

Paul Jackson

2 years ago

Big place with nice spots for getting together. Pool, darts inside and large beer garden for adults, kids and dogs. Puts on a good food menu although we didn't participate this time. Bus stop close by if you don't want to drive. Two cask ales on (Timmy Taylor Landlord, Doom Bar).

H Bells

6 years ago

This is. HUGE improvement on the old pub. Friendly welcoming staff, nice decor and pleasant atmosphere. Fairly priced except for the children’s dishes. The adult dishes were very nice (we’ve eaten here a couple of times here with friends) but unfortunately I think the children’s food is a bit middle of the road in quality. The fish fingers were a mix of potato and fish (our little one prefers the pure fish finger type) but the chips and peas were good (good portion size too) which went with it. Sadly the sausages were a bit too gristly and it wasn’t until we took the left over sausages home that they said they didn’t want them because there was “There’s little stones in them mummy. I don’t want to eat them”. This may have been a one off but looking at them they weren’t terribly good quality sausages. The children’s ice cream was fairly priced at £2.50 which came inside a novelty plastic monster. Our little one was thrilled at this. Sadly I think this packaging isn’t reused and get thrown in the recycling / bin? I could be wrong. Not very plastic and environmentally friendly if this is the case? I’d rather two scoops were put in a reusable dessert bowl? It’s a difficult one. Getting the balance between a thrilled child getting a fun dessert and not contributing to plastic pollution..? Having said all this about the children’s food we loved the adult dishes. The burgers were excellent. So was the steak and ale pie with gravy. The dishes were all piping hot and good portion sizes too. The adults desserts were fabulous! Freshly made waffles went down a treat and the bread and butter pudding and custard was gorgeous. (See pics). We found the outdoor play area good, but there were a few older children kicking their own footballs about in a play area that really isn’t big enough for ball games too. I think the play area would benefit from a few smaller pieces to play on like a wooden sea-saw and a couple of swings. This would spread the children out a bit. They all seemed a bit crowded on the one main play area.

Pub calendar

What's on

 
Events
Events

Jan

14

2026

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Feb

28

2026

Family Quiz Night! - DATE TBC!
Following the Success of our family festive quiz we are planning a similar event in January - Watch this space for further details!

Nov

04

2025

Speed Quiz
(expired). 🎉 Speed Quiz Night Alert! 🎉 Think fast, answer faster! 🧠💥 Join us at 8:30 PM for our Speed Quiz Night — where quick minds win big bragging rights (and maybe a prize or two 👀). Grab your friends, form a team, and get ready for a night full of laughs, trivia, and friendly competition! 📍 Rake and Pikel 🕣 20:30

Nov

05

2025

Bonfire Night
(expired). 🎆 Happy Bonfire Night! 🔥 🎇 Wrap up warm, grab a toffee apple, and enjoy the sparkle in the sky! ✨

Nov

26

2025

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Dec

24

2025

Celebrate Christmas at The Rake & Pikel
(expired). ✨ Ho-ho-hold on to your hats! ✨ It's that time of year again, and we're thrilled to invite you to book your Christmas party with us! Get ready for a festive celebration filled with joy, laughter, and delicious treats.

Dec

06

2025

Christmas Party
(expired). 🎄✨ Join us for our Christmas Parties! ✨🎄 All Saturdays throughout December. Get ready to dance, laugh, and celebrate the festive season in style! 🍻🎅 🎶 Live DJ all night 🍔 Delicious food & festive drinks 🎁 Great vibes, friends, and holiday cheer 📅 Date: 6th / 13th / 20th 📍 Location: Rake and Pikel Bring your friends and let’s make this Christmas one to remember! 🎉

Dec

12

2025

Christmas Quiz
(expired). Christmas Pub Quiz! Prizes, festive fun & great beer. Book your table now!

Dec

13

2025

Christmas Party
(expired). 🎄✨ Join us for our Christmas Parties! ✨🎄 All Saturdays throughout December. Get ready to dance, laugh, and celebrate the festive season in style! 🍻🎅 🎶 Live DJ all night 🍔 Delicious food & festive drinks 🎁 Great vibes, friends, and holiday cheer 📅 Date: 6th / 13th / 20th 📍 Location: Rake and Pikel Bring your friends and let’s make this Christmas one to remember! 🎉

Dec

20

2025

Christmas Party
(expired). 🎄✨ Join us for our Christmas Parties! ✨🎄 All Saturdays throughout December. Get ready to dance, laugh, and celebrate the festive season in style! 🍻🎅 🎶 Live DJ all night 🍔 Delicious food & festive drinks 🎁 Great vibes, friends, and holiday cheer 📅 Date: 6th / 13th / 20th 📍 Location: Rake and Pikel Bring your friends and let’s make this Christmas one to remember! 🎉

Dec

20

2025

Christmas Markets
(expired). Join us for festive fun at the Christmas Markets!

Dec

20

2025

Breakfast with Santa
(expired). Santa's coming to the Rake and Pikel. Enjoy a magical, festive morning, with pancakes for the little ones. Booking is essential so call 01244 555201 to secure your spot.

Dec

31

2025

New Years Eve
(expired). It’s time to celebrate! 🎊 Join us on New Year’s Eve for the biggest night of the year — drinks flowing, music pumping, and a midnight countdown you won’t forget. 🎆 Let’s make 2026 the best one yet! 📍 Rake and Pikel 🎟️ Free Entry 🎧 Live DJ from 8pm

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Opening Times

Mon 12:00 – 22:30
Tue 12:00 – 22:30
Wed 12:00 – 22:30
Thur 12:00 – 22:30
Fri 12:00 – 23:30
Sat 12:00 – 23:30
Sun 12:00 – 22:30

Open Christmas Day for Drinks only - 11am - 2pm

Pub food and drink

Food & drink

Our Main Menu is served all day Monday - Saturday.
Our Sunday Menu is slightly reduced and varies weekly but roasts are served all day.
Our Spud Stop Menu is available 12-4 Monday - Saturday. It is available to eat in or for collection. Please ring 01244 555201 to place an order.

Food Times

Mon 12:00 – 20:00
Tue 12:00 – 20:00
Wed 12:00 – 20:00
Thur 12:00 – 20:00
Fri 12:00 – 21:00
Sat 12:00 – 21:00
Sun 12:00 – 19:00

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