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    The Kings Arms

    The Kings Arms

    5.0(4 reviews)
    11.2 km
    ££

    Four of us had a wonderful dinner here last night. The food was delicious and the service was…read more10/10! We will definitely be returning soon.

    What can I say about the King's Arms? I'm at home here. When we moved to the UK, honestly our most…read moredesired feature was walking distance to a pub. We got stumbling distance to one of the best pubs in the country. This place is well-regarded by everyone in the region. I've met people here who give up walking distance to their local to drive here and have a good time. That says something. My first night here I made friends, and each time I've been here since I find myself in good company either with neighbors we've met before, or people who know we're new to the area and want to welcome us. I can't begin to tell you how often a quick pint before dinner turns into a long session at King's Arms. I wouldn't have it any other way. These guys truly embrace the concept of being the center of village activity. No TVs, no WiFi, these things distract from the community. You come here to interact with your friends and neighbors, enjoy a good beer, and enjoy living in the company of others. They regularly have events to bring the village out. The most impressive of which was the dinner they hosted on the night of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. They served the exact 10-course menu served in first class that evening, and requested everyone bust out their tuxedos and dresses to mark the occasion in grand fashion. It was a remarkable evening. One disappointment, since I have to list one to feel as though I am being fair, is the wine list. We love the temperanillo, but really none of the others. But we're not here to drink wine, we're here to be social! It makes me a little sad that we don't have this type of drinking culture in the US. If you're not an alcoholic, you're not likely be on a first-name basis with the bartenders at a local watering hole. That's why I love walking in here; everyone knows everyone else, they're always happy to see you, they know what you drink, they pour a tasty pint, and are genuinely good people. I dig it.

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    The Pheasant

    4.6(5 reviews)
    3.2 km
    ££££

    Missed our flight at Heathrow and had to stay overnight. Decided to make the best of a bad day and…read morefound this gem. Great restaurant with the best meal we had all week in the UK. I had the filet steak and my gf had the chicken roulade. Large portions with excellent sides. Highly recommend this spot. The staff were kind and helpful. The atmosphere is everything you expect from a beautiful inn.

    Top notch restaurant ideal for special occasions and grand dining…read more The setting for the Pheasant is an old thatched roof pub. From the outside the place looks like a traditional country pub with olde world charm and sleepy village appeal. You would almost think that there should be a cricket match to be played along side it. In side the pub has been totally remodeled into a modern restaurant. The transformation has been successful with roof level raised to take in both floors of what was once a low ceilinged dining area. The service is attentive without being stuffy as you would expect from a decent city diner. There seems to be a number of Italians in the staff and this has certainly helped to improve customer relations. The food again was top notch. Good quality menu with British-European food which seems to be a la mode these days. Well sourced British food is used to create well known French dishes. Expect lancashire lamb with confit tomato, black pudding with caramelised pears, and their mixed starter of devils and angels on horseback. Delicious. All in all, The Pheasant does not disappoint. If you are looking London standard fine dining in this rural setting look no further!

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    The Pheasant - Blue cheese, pickled apple, orange and walnut salad with pomegranate, balsamic and lemon thyme dressing

    Blue cheese, pickled apple, orange and walnut salad with pomegranate, balsamic and lemon thyme dressing

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    The Pheasant - Pan fried salmon with gnocchi, spinach, beetroot, squash, samphire, curried mussels and coriander

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    Pan fried salmon with gnocchi, spinach, beetroot, squash, samphire, curried mussels and coriander

    The Mermaid - Garlic bread and dipping oil

    The Mermaid

    4.7(6 reviews)
    9.5 km
    ££

    Sunday lunch was overall good! The roast beef was good, potatoes were just right. Yorkshire…read morepudding was disappointing, no taste. The side dish of over cooked broccoli was mushy and tasteless. I put the side of carrots in the sauce from the roast beef, they were also over cooked, but the sauce hid that. My daughter said the baked chicken was dry and her Yorkshire tasteless. The cheesy cauliflower came with her chicken and it was my favorite thing. The best cheese sauce I have ever had. My daughter said the cherry pie trifle was the best thing. I would definitely go back, even though the Yorkshire pudding was below my standards.

    I had such a lovely meal with my family at the Mermaid. This is far better than your average pub…read moredinner!! We all had starters, mains, deserts and drinks and the bill was about £45 (including tip) so it was pretty amazing value when you consider the quality of the food. I tried: - We were given some gorgeous homemade soda bread to start with. It was just out the oven, and was simply lovely. - I shared the Mermaid's Catch for a starter - it involved whitebait, a giant prawn, anchovies and perfect squid, each came with a gorgeous dipping sauce - My main was the Salmon with mint champ, quails eggs, 'leek hay' and lots of yummy bits and bobs. It was delicious...and massive! - I also tried Romeo and Juliet's poison for pudding which was various fresh fruit and popping candy that was then covered with a rum and super-ginger beer. Everyone else seemed to love their food as well. The portions are HUGE so it is worth wearing something loose fitting if you plan to order as far as deserts! The staff are all really friendly and helpful which only makes the whole experience better.

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    Fried cod

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