The New Inn, Baschurch

Set in the heart of old Baschurch opposite the church, this pub has a decent car park, and a pleasantly presented interior. We'd heard the food was good and thought we'd venture away from our usual haunts for a change. With a table booked for six, we were disappointed not to be acknoweldged at all by the bar man. After waiting at the quiet bar and being ignored for several minutes we found a table and seated ourselves.

It took over half an hour before the orders were taken and a further forty five minutes before the starter appeared. There were further unacceptably long periods of around half an hour between courses. With two young children to entertain, the experience became frustrating, especially when neither accompanied by explanation, nor apology. Fortunately the food and ale was of exceptional quality but given such derisory and unwelcoming service, in particular from the head barman, we shall certainly not be adding this to our list of favourites.

Rating = 6 (9 food, 3 service)

22 Jan 2011 10:05