Hard to fault which for me was unusual..
How did we end up there from Birmingham?
May Hill came up on the National Trust web site as a nice place for a walk and the AA web site said just over an hour so have got bored of everywhere local we decided to go on a Sunday.
Naturally lunch would be a good precursor to a walk (as long as not too heavy) and we decided on this one over the Glasshouse Inn as it was on the north side of May Hill and closer to a recommened NT walk.
I emailed the pub late on the Saturday but didn't get a response, I was asking if they offered more choice that just roasts which were listed on their web site anyway we decided to take a flyer and rolled up there at 12.30 aiming to beat the 1pm rush.
As many people do we took a wrong turn in the village taking a right too early the web site says turn right after 100 yds but 10 yds after first right is the correct right and my car doesn't measure yards look for the pub sign before turning is my advice!
Parking was easy in the upper car park, no hassle, plenty of room.
It was very quiet when we arrived, a few cars outside but fewer people inside curiously but it picked up. Ambience was spot on, friendly staff behind counter, nice terrace which is where we took residence.
Toilets were clean with nice accessories and paper towels and a hand dryer.
Starter of fishcakes for me and artichoke salad were both excellent and we both had the pork which was excellent.
We also indulged in a dessert, choc/ginger torte for me and choc brownie for her with a choice of cream or ice cream.
The was followed by coffee (unlimited supply is a nice touch) and Earl grey tea, both which we didn't realise at the time were included in the 3 course set menu meal.
The total for this with a pint of ale and a lime and lemonade was a modest £38.40, closer to the cost of one persons meal in other more fashionable parts of Gloucestershire. This is one of those pubs that I don't want to recommend to too many people because it might mean one day I can't get a table but this time..
The walk was excellent too, more info on NT web site. read more