This review is for the inside restaurant. They also offer rooms and an outdoor seating area on the deck and lawn by the river. The restaurant was recommended by our hotel with the caveat that service can be slow. We arrived for a rather early dinner and although there were a number of people in the pub area with drinks and snacks, the dining area we were seated in was empty. There seem to be several different dining areas in this establishment. The one we were seated in had six tables with a library motif overlooking the deck above the river. Very cozy with old photos of rowing teams, a fireplace and heavy woodwork.
The menu contains a variety of choices from around the world. Our selections included chicken curry and a roasted vegetable pizza. The curry arrived on a bed of rice with a side of an apple sauce, naan bread and potatoes. In my mind it seemed an odd combination, two carbs, no veg and apple sauce. It made a filling meal minus the apple sauce which was not to my dining companions liking (fruit).
The pizza crust was a bit under cooked and over all the pizza did not have much flavor. There were a lot of textures with the variety of vegetables and a good deal of cheese over all. I do like a fresh tasting tomato sauce that stands on it's own and perhaps the combination of ingredients on top hid the quality of the sauce. In any event, it all came down to the crust for me - it just didn't hold up in taste or texture.
I found out after dinner it was 'pizza day' which entitled me to a free dessert. Yea! I ordered the brownie and swapped the menu ice cream for a vanilla then added an Amaretto accompaniment. The waitress mentioned Amaretto is not commonly ordered and she had to check if they carried it. The brownie was warm and satisfyingly rich.
The restaurant itself is lovely. The waitstaff, very nice. They offer free wi-fi (password on a sign at the bar). If you have time for a leisurely meal and want a bit of menu variety, or a seat by the river, this could by your spot. I understand on a sunny day the outside terrace fills up fast, so get there early if that is your goal. read more