10 facts about the Sun Inn

1. Although often referred to as trestle tables, the smaller table in the red brick bar is in fact an old coffin table.
2. The first "Mayor" of the Sun Inn in 1994 was Peter Faulkner a local coracle maker.
3. There have been 18 Mayors to date 5 ladies, 11 men and Hobson the dog.
4. Former landlady Flossie, known for her sharp tongue and acerbic wit, silenced aggressive TV presenter Jeremy Paxman, referring to him as 'Jimmy Cagney'.
5. Former landlady Flossie was tea-total.
6. The Tarlton Fishing Club which uses the Sun as its HQ is named after the infamous Colonel Banastre Tarleton (1754 - 1833) AKA 'The Butcher'or "Black Ban" who distinguished himself in the American War of Independence and lived and is buried in Leintwardine.
7. The first landlord of the Sun Inn was William Jones, a part-time tailor.
8. Long before they appeared on a trendy West End restaurant menu Squirrel Suppers were being served in the Sun.
9. Rook pie evenings have been held in the Sun.
10. The Sun is in the top 10 most popular pub names. But there is only one Sun Inn Parlour pub.