The Plough, Stalisfield

My wife and I came across this country pub in the good beer guide and decided to give it a go. Our original plan was to go and taste the fine Kentish ales which were on offer, however when we entered the establishment we quickly changed our minds due to a read of the Sunday lunch menu. We were greeted by pleasant smiles and placed next to an open fire which was perfect for the cold winters day. For our meal my wife had a pork roast and I had a rump steak. The roast was excellent not only was it a filling size but it came with all the trimmings (which the waitress kindly gave extra) and a nice spoon full of apple sauce. The rump in my opinion was cooked just to my liking as I am abit fussy when it comes to steak and appreciate a place that truly does know how to cook to the customer specification. We then decided to have a break before continuing to desserts which we could not miss. During this break we began a conversation with a local resident who turned out to be the local cattle farmer, who produces the meat for the pub. I found this simply brilliant, many restaurants claim to source locally but to have the actual producer sitting in front of you having a pint I find very refreshing in this day and age. Over all I found my experience marvellous, good food, good drink and good people I shall 100% be returning in the near future, especially as I left my glasses behind and it gives me a good excuses to have another meal.

30 Jan 2011 19:48