Boot Inn, Flyford Flavellback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
A bold banner claims that its Worcestershire number 1 pub. Not on this website it isnt!
The steaks did look impressive but I was only here for a quick post walk pint.
Excellent London Pride in cermonial glass.
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RogerB gave a fairly good description of this pub in 2007- we sat in the inglenook fireplace on a comfy bench seat, the front bar is a decent size and clearly aimed for drinkers only (a good thing) as there are not any dining tables. The seats are mainly brown leather bucket chairs or brown leather sofas - overall it looks as if they are making an effort (at least on the furnishings side). The London Pride was recommended by the friendly locals and was in very good order, also available was Doom Bar and Stowford Press for the cider drinkers.
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Walking up to the pub after finding out the two previous inns didn't open until 1200 and dying for a drink (as one is when walking) I was really pleased that I was served with an excellent Hen by a friendly helpful Landlord altho' the barstaff proper (a very nice Lady) were not due to arrive for and hour. Now, that to my mind is a decent thing to be. Open when needed! Cheers to the Boot!
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We went for lunch today, Saturday 5th September. Speckled Hen & Adnam's Bitter on draught - what could be better?
A wife willing to drive home? Yes, that as well!
I know, I'm spoilt rotten! Well, for today, I was!
A Monday to Saturday lunch was 2 courses for �8.95 or 3 courses for �10.95.
Our starters were carrot & orange soup with lashings of seeded, brown bread & far too much butter than necessary and mine was pate with a fresh side salad and toast, again with oodles of butter! Both were huge and absolutely 5-star!
Our waitress was pin-sharp, attentive and so very polite.
Memorable.
Our mains were a large crayfish salad which was delivered in a huge, deep bowl and, as if it had come from a top-notch London restaurant, presented cylindrically and vertically - about 6 inches tall! It was such a magnificent structure that I wish I'd brought my camera! Mine was the local ham, egg & chips which was truly the best I'd eaten in ages.
Sadly, we couldn't manage a pudding though, looking back, I wish we'd have tried harder as I guess they would also have been first-class.
We thought it was one of the best luchtime pub meals we'd ever had - if not *the* best. We left a generous tip.
Shame there weren't more people eating here. The food is just magnificent and the beer is absolutely spot-on! We'll definitely go again and soon! A very, very memorable lunchtime and our compliments to the chef and staff.
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This was once my favourite eatery, no longer! Twice they've let me down, they won't get another chance until it changes ownership!
We waited 1 1/2 hours last night for our food to arrive at the table, others came in later, ate and left before we'd been served! The owners response was trite - 'fresh food takes time to prepare' How long does it take to grill a steak or a plaice??? An apology would have been nice but not forthcoming!
The 'specials board' - it hasn't changed in a year!
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WHat a miserable pub!! This place is not somewhere I would choose to go again. The food was cold, no apology but just shoved into the microwave it would seem!
Rude Barmaid, miserable older man - assume landlord?
cones across carpark to prevent ease of parking, had to walk some distance with elderly mother.
will not use again when in the area. has gone downhill a lot sadly.
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Parts of this old coaching inn apparently date back to the 13th century however this is not apparent from the immediate exterior. Instead it looks like a typical Victorian detached farm house. The first thing that attracts the attention inside is however a magnificent inglenook fireplace that dominates the small carpeted front bar. To the other side of the bar and not really in keeping with the pubs ambience is a pool area and this seems to take up a lot of room for such a small pub. Given the lack of space, it can get busy very easily and can also be a bit smokey. The beer selection is OK without being specifically adventurous � Green King IPA / Speckled Hen / Pride / Adnams. The rear of the pub contains the much larger restaurant with its wattle & daub walls, old timbers, low beams and central dividing screen. The usual pots, pans, jugs and brasses are complimented by a large milk urn and some interesting aerial photos. The food and service was fine but the pub is definitely geared more towards the diners than the drinkers. Accomodation is available in the adjoining refurbished coach house.
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Old village pub with a small front bar with pool table, and a large restaurant at the rear. good beers and excellent food. Don't be fooled by the bar snacks menu, they are basically full meals! Voted 9
Jimbo Smith - 9 Aug 2004 21:52 |
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