Restaurants, Pubs, Clubs and Bars reviews made by reviewer 'wombat'

We had an excellent meal at the Bricklayers, couldn't fault it (or the beers!). The staff were friendly and professional, the menu was top quality and varied and the quality and presentation of the food was far better than many more pricey restaurants I've been to. The slow cooked Ox Cheeks are melt in the mouth scrumptious! The egg cocotte in goats cheese cream was also delicious and highly unusual. Okay, it's a bit pricey but you get what you pay for and every penny is justified.

We stayed a day at The Duke of Wellington. Great choice of real ales and fresh tasty sandwiches (late lunch!). Spent the rest of the afternoon touring round then had a superb dinner in the evening. Everything was perfectly cooked and well balanced with a good wine selection (they even make their own bread). The breakfast next morning was one of the best I have ever had (and I've had a few!). For the price it was excellent - the service, the food, the bar, the rooms. I would thoroughly recommend it.

The French Horn is such a high standard that words are simply not enough. You have to smell the steak, see the scallops, drool over the Hospice de Beaune. You have to relax as "proper" waiters place your courses before you. The only other time I have ever been lost for words was at Le Pre Catelan in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris (where we paid over ??600 for two people!)

If you feel you are worth it, dine at The French Horn, just once before you die! You'll die happy!!

We received a very friendly welcome at The Bradgate. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu, so no misunderstandings at all.

I had the homemade Duck & Orange pate which was truly excellent, followed by the Seafood Platter (a lovely selection of goujons, calmari and prawns). My wife went for the garlic mushrooms followed by "Surf-n-Turf" - again an excellent choice.

Beers were well kept and VERY drinkable and we both thoroughly enjoyed every minute. We'll certainly be going back.

The Groes Inn is in a stunning location and has a wonderfully warm atmosphere, particularly when it's winter and you get a table near to the big open fire. Our food was served promptly with a smile and the Welsh Rarebit starter does them proud. AND draft cider too (Stowford Press) - liquid bliss!

Beef and mushroom pie and a plate of liver and bacon finished the job nicely for us... and they are one of the few places I've found who know how to cook liver properly! None of your solid rubber stuff that you can't even get your teeth into!

A great experience that I shall be very happy to repeat next time I am passing.

Although tempted by the good value set lunch menu, we splashed out on the a la carte and were delighted with the result. Everything was absolutely delicious. I opted for the fillet steak, brilliantly blackened on the outside to almost a caramelised crust, but inside, beautifully rare and succulent.

The building is typically "pub" and the furniture is "rustic" but the food and the service is clearly in a class of its own. Don't hesitate to eat at The Hand and Flowers if you get a chance.