Monthly Meet Wednesday 7/5/14

P

Perhaps I'll skip the mains to have a number of puds instead and file a report appropriately

 

I will be there (if I can find it)

 

Why haven't I been there before? When I arrived at the bar, (I found it and was first, I'd like it noted!), my heart sank, because there were only three taps: Guinness; Stella and Lemonade. It was only after a few seconds that I realised the entire wall of the back of the bar comprised barrel ends: there were sixteen barrels of foaming loveliness awaiting the thirsty. Some were definitely 'session' beers - there was a 2.7; lots around 4.0 and even a 7.5 for those wishing to avoid the cost of a trip to Switzerland to end it all.

It was extremely regretable that I drove myself to the Halfway House. But... I know where I want to go if I am lucky enough to be a passenger!

And the food. Ah yes, the food. I do not need an extended period of post-prandial lucubration to determine that their food is extremely passable; I have to rely upon Brother Les for an opinion of the syrup sponge, but the sticky toffee pudding was small but perfectly shaped - came with custard - and modesty prevented me from trying the banoffee pie as well. But that's next on my 'Hit List'. There was a wide choice of mains and starters too and my sampling thereof proved entirely satisfactory. Leila: you must try the puds! (As long as I am sitting nearby)

Thanks to Roadie and Shrimpee for organising (and bringing by bike) my bagfull of SECB clothing! Reminder to Lisa and Dave to take lots of pics on holiday

Now... Back to work for me.

 

Gets my vote as a friendly pub, with garden & decent food. The surrounding roads looked good too. Good to see 9 made it but only one bike.