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The Oak, Bromley
We had eaten at The Oak a couple of time previously, but we didn’t manage to review the Sunday lunch. For Easter Sunday, 8 of us decided to visit for a roast. Our booking was just after they had received a table of 20, so the food was understandably slower than usual. The Sunday lunch was quite nice, unfortunately the desserts were a bit of a let down. Overall, a family friendly pub to go if you are local to the area.
Read More...Tramshed, Shoreditch
As we were going to Old Street for a friend’s party, I decided to book Sunday lunch at Tramshed in Shoreditch for the three of us (Claire, me and our 20 month old son, JW). Parking was extremely difficult, almost as bad as Brighton, but I managed to find a free(!) space a few minutes walk away. Outside, the venue is very unimposing – a simple arch with an entrance either side. Inside was a vast warehouse, with a Damian Hirst installation! The food, with an interesting presentation of the Roast Chicken and free kid’s minute steak, was excellent. The service was good, and the bill was very reasonable indeed.
Certainly a Top Rated Award for Tramshed in Shoreditch, East London.
Read More...The Three Chimneys, Biddenden
Having been recommended The Three Chimneys by a few people, I decided to book close to Claire’s birthday for Sunday lunch, and I am so glad that I did! The service was excellent, the very best we have had. The food was delicious and superb venue too. A great place for celebrations or romantic meals alike.
Read More...The Swan at Chapel Down, Tenterden
I had waited until a special occasion before we visited The Swan at Chapel Down, and it was worth the wait. The venue was great, excellent staff and a superb Sunday lunch. The starters were good, as was the delicate roast beef and perfect roast potatoes. The desserts were equally good – a Top Rated Sunday lunch at The Swan at Chapel Down.
Read More...The George and Dragon, Speldhurst
I had been told that The George & Dragon in Speldhurst, Royal Tunbridge Wells serve a super Sunday lunch so when Mother’s Day came round, I made sure I booked in early and I was certainly pleased I did! An excellent example of a well made roast – delicious throughout and a great venue. Top Rated, suitable for family celebrations, romantic meals or somewhere to take a well behaved dog (in the pub area).
Read More...The Phoenix, Denmark Hill
I have visited a number of times for beers over the years, so I was looking forward to reviewing the Sunday lunch at The Phoenix in Denmark Hill, London. The venue is part of Denmark Hill rail station, and they carry a train theme through the pub (with a large clock hanging from the ceiling). They have a great selection of craft beers available, as well as decent priced wine. The Sunday lunch was reasonably priced between £11.75 for Roast Chicken to £13.00 for Roast Beef. The roast was ok, I wasn’t keen on the vegetables, but the desserts were superb. they scored a respectable 3.5 out of 5.
Read More...Malmaison, Reading
After a good experience previously in Farringdon, I booked Malmaison in Reading for a Sunday lunch. The market table wasn’t as good as previous, and the 3 course meal took a long time to complete (over 3 hours) due to service being slow. The food was nice and it was kind of them to provide olive oil cooked roast potatoes which might explain the delays. Overall, a worth 4/5 score for Malmaison.
Read More...Roast Chicken, Lemon & Garlic
I love cooking Roast Chicken, it’s one of my favourite meats for a home cooked meal. Using just lemon, thyme, garlic, onion, carrots, salt and pepper, you can make a really succulent roast quickly and easily with the minimum of fuss.
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