The two world leaders, in suits but tieless, could be seen awkwardly sipping¹ their ales at The Plough, an establishment close to the British prime minister's residence of Chequers northwest of London.

 

"I dropped into The Plough at Cadsden for a pint² of IPA and some fish and chips with China's President Xi," Cameron tweeted afterwards, along with a picture of him talking to Xi in which hunting guns could be seen hanging on the bare-brick wall behind them.

 

The pub's landlord Steve Hollings told AFP that Cameron and Xi had chatted for around three-quarters of an hour and had been "extremely friendly".

 

They drank "traditional English bitter" and "traditional English fish and chips", he said proudly, adding: "I was highly delighted".

 

The pub traces its history back to the 16th century when it was a staging post for London coaches.

 

Its website said the pub "is often host to some very famous patrons" and asks visitors to "remember, they are here for the rest and relaxation³ too".

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