To be honest I prepared myself for an ordinary meal pre dinner drink at bar was given with friendly service and a variety of peanuts and stuffed olives, I entered the restaurant and was asked if I had a reservation ! Which was amusing as there was only one other lone diner there 8.15 on a Wednesday. Great choice of wine by the glass and warm bread I went for the Rosemary roll. Nice they give you a jug of tap water if you request it - that was the other lone diner I stuck with wine. I went for the obvious no starter and steak and chips see picture. The chips like perfectly roast potatoes thick light and tender, steak and sauce perfect with vine tomatoes and pan griddles mushroom stalks. Great big stalks ! Look at the picture! The peppercorn sauce was loaded with green peppercorns and really hit the spot it was probably the best peppercorn sauce I have tasted. Daniel the waiter was very attentive but I guess with 2 covers he had time - where is everybody do they know what they are missing? A classic done extremely well I am so impressed. Regretting not trying a starter but there is still desert - pistachio Creme brûlée with sesame wafer and shortbread again a classic done better than most really impressive see picture. I normally stay at the holiday inn but I will be back read more