We'd been meaning to come here for a few weeks after a personal recommendation and after discovering it in our Hi-Life Dining club book. We called them up to see if our card would be valid on a sunday evening, and decided to give it a go.
A very attractive country pub in lovely rural setting (close to Whitley, Arley and Antrobus). Having already booked a table, we were shown to a rather cosy room although we were startled to see a flame-effect gas fire rather than a more authentic rustic real-fire, but it had been a gloriously warm day, and no heat was really needed.
In fact, we soon had additional heat brought to our table as I ordered the mixed meat selection on a "rock". This is a square slab of granite heated to 440c which sits in the middle of your plate with the meat cooking on it. This was great as you can cook your meat as little or as much as you want, but not as easy to eat off with the head under your face and smoke hitting your eyes.
My meat selection included Barbary duck and fillet steak, and complimented with hand-cut chips and a side order of green vegetables. Bobby tried the Steak and Kidney pudding with chips.
Both meals were extremely good (yes, I had to help Bobby finish her pudding too).
We declined starters and desserts but did accept the invitation to try a "Don Pedro" with Tia Maria (with home made vanilla ice cream).
Although the prices are a little on the high side (approx £7.50 for a starter, £17-21 for mains and £5-6 for desserts), the service was excellent (from bar staff to manager) and we definitely rate this as a place to return.
Service: 8.5/10
Quality of Food: 9/10
Value for money: 7/10
Overall: 8.5/10
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