Opened as a micropub called the Bastion Alehouse in 2019, it closed in May 2022, then reopened as "The 56" in Septemeber 2022 and was latterly more a restaurant than pub.

A small wine bar situated at the end of the pedestrian precinct. The bar offers cash ales, wines and gins, accompanied by a selection of sharing boards.

Regular food events are held - see their Facebook page for details.

Upstairs there's a small function room