Popping over the road from my sisters I came here on a mission. To try the acclaimed lobster salad.
Stepping in, this place looks like your average stone built pub, with a large outdoor area.
I think there was a sign stating we should wait to go to dining area but no one was there. We walked round to the bar instead.
Because of the beautiful weather we told the heavily made up girl at the bar, we wanted to sit outside for our meal.
Swatting at wasps with our hair brushes the lady approached us with several menus. A specials , a lunch menu (12-3pm) and the standard. These offered some really tasty creative fresh fish, meat and veggie dishes.
I really found it difficult to choose what I wanted as there were so many exciting dishes to try.. I had originally wanted to try this famous lobster but the sea bass, stewed in white beans and mussels ragu dissuaded me. My sis went for the braised beef with pickled cabbage and mash potatoe, whereas my mum had the lobster.
When the food arrived it looked amazing. Fantastic presentation, my mum asked for some salt and pepper but I reassured her this would be seasoned perfectly.
The food tasted as good as it looked however not once did anyone come and check on us, to offer any drinks or ask how our meal was. Looking around I spotted long deserted glasses with wasps having fun.
After finishing our meals I fancied a dessert but no one came to clear our plates. After 20minutes I headed into the bar to find two waitresses eating lunch leaving one member of staff to work solo. I had to argue about serving us dessert because it was passed 3pm but if they had been attentive...
We got the panacotta and berry cheesecake in the end which were divine. The Orange icecream complimented the caramel panacotta well.
Overall , the food is restaurant quality with good sized portions and well priced. The bill came to 60 quid for three people. This would be a five star of it weren't for the poor service. Really felt unwanted :(
But try here for the food, better than the pretencious white eagle and oyster catcher. read more