A low ceiling pub with an ornate restaurant attached that specialises in traditional British food. Sam's dates back to 1872 and has been on the current premises since the 1950's. Sam Studd (the Sam) was brother to Thomas Studd of Mr Thomas Chop House. The bar is ahead of you as you come down stairs from the street, the main entrance door is quite narrow.

There are 6 handpumps though all may not be on. There is a small space to the left with high barrel tables and a larger low-ceilinged area to the right of the bar. Beyond the bar is a restaurant serving traditional British food.

Steeped in history and once patronised by LS Lowry, who is commemorated with a life-sized statue at the bar and many photos around the seated areas.