The Punch Bowl, Battisford

The previous reviews of the Punch Bowl are now out of date. The pub closed in 2009 but the local community have managed to get it up and running again and what a different pub it is! We have been to the Punch Bowl several times in the past and it was not a great experience but all that has changed. We visited on August Bank holiday Monday 2011 whilst cycling in the area and both the staff (local volunteers) and the locals in the pub were very welcoming and friendly. The beer, Adnams New Zealand Pale Ale (a new one on me), was brilliant but the food was outstanding. Both our meals were far above the usual standard of pub food. I had the best risotto I have ever had in a pub or restaurant. And the price for the quality was exceptional value. Could do with some more vegetarian options in the salads and starters but I still did OK. To anyone who has been in the past and not enjoyed it I'd said get over there as soon as possible and see the difference. The only negative point - we don't live near enough to go regularly.

30 Aug 2011 20:57