Cherry Tree, Market Harborough

A charming thatched roof Everards tied house,on the outskirts of Little Bowden but close to Market Harborough station,it is worth spending some time here to inspect the interesting interior.To the left of the low entance door is The Cottesloe Room,set up for diners but available to drinkers after 9pm.A narrow internal corridor winds around the interior allowing accesss to many seperate sections,a snug,a games room with skittles and darts and the loos.The long island bar has seperate serving areas for these different rooms ,and the main part of the bar has sensible padding over a very low structural wooden beam.The quarry tiling and small windows all adds to the charm.It's easy to get snuggled in here and a good number of locals were imbibing and chatting.The food looked good but does not dominate proceedings,and there is a wide age range of customers.Friendly and helpful barmaids another plus point. Outside is what is described as an "adult beer garden" but don't get the wrong idea it's just offering petanque and an escape from children.It looked well manicured. There are four handpumps with three Everards ales (my Tiger was spot on ) and a guest from Shardlow Brewery on my trip. It may be a long walk from the canal basin,but for me this pub would be route 1 for an evenings drinking.A GBG regular it's the one pub in Market Harborough that should not be missed.