We enjoyed a delicious dinner in this old traditional pub. We called 3 hours before arrival to assure a table, which the proprietor appreciated.
Step down and inside, the history of the building envelopes. It's ancient timbers and stone, roughhewn tables, dim lighting - very atmospheric.
Friendly greeting by barman and proprietor, drink orders given immediately. My wife is a wine drinker. There are scant selections of wine by the glass. The Tempranillo she ordered was pretty mediocre. My pint of St. Austell's cask ale was sublime, really. One of the most delicious beers I've tasted since 1964. Smooth, luxurious mouth feel with lively flavors.
The dinner menu had 5 choices. Bambie ordered the lemon sole fillets in a broth / butter sauce surrounded by a medley of fresh garden vegetables. I had the guinea fowl, the leg cooked confit and the breast cooked by roasting. The freshly puree potatoes were silky smooth without drowning in butter. The big side bowl of green peas, string beans, spinach tasted like they were plucked from the garden that morning. The sticky toffee pudding topped by a creamy vanilla ice cream was yeoman, I gobbled it though my dinner had me bursting to fullness.
Total bill was 43 British pounds.
By the time we exited at 9:30pm the place was full of happy patrons. All seem to be locals, I'm sure the wife & I were the only tourists. The bar does a brisk business.
Ignore the year 2009 review, it no longer applies.
I'm here in Winchcombe for 5 days and will report on others eateries. This one is pretty great. read more