B Corp, sustainability and knowing more about what we serve

Running an inn with a history like ours means thinking about the future as well as looking after the past. We want to make thoughtful choices about what we serve, who we work with and the impact those choices have.

You may have heard the term B Corp and wondered what it actually means. Put simply, a B Corp is a business that has been independently assessed against standards covering its social and environmental impact. It’s about more than sustainability alone: it also considers how a business treats its people, works with its community and makes decisions.

For us, the principles behind it are a useful reminder that being a responsible business isn’t about making one big change and saying the job is done. It’s about asking questions, learning as we go and looking for ways to do better.

Working closely with our suppliers

A good meal or a well-kept drink starts long before it reaches your table. There are the people who grow, make, produce and supply everything that comes through our doors.

We work hard with our suppliers to learn more about the products we serve and where they come from. The more we understand, the better placed we are to make informed choices and share that knowledge with you.

We don’t pretend to have all the answers, and sustainability isn’t always straightforward. But we believe it’s worth taking the time to ask questions and go the extra mile wherever we can.

Please ask us

We know that where your food and drink comes from matters to many of you, and we’re always happy to talk about it. Not every member of our team will have all the details to hand, so if you have a question about where something is produced or sourced, please speak to a manager or ask for me. If we don’t know the answer straight away, we’ll do our best to find out.

Thank you for supporting us and for taking an interest in the people and products behind what we serve. It all helps us keep learning and moving in the right direction xx