The White Hart Inn, Roydon

Two of us had a meal here yesterday. We had to wait over an hour for our starters. When they arrived, my companion's soup was hot and tasty and served with a large piece of French bread and tiny balls of butter. My starter was rather too well done for my liking and a much smaller portion than I expected but tasty all the same. The main course fish seemed to have come out of a packet rather than from a fishmonger and battered in the kitchen. We dined on the inclusive menu that included a drink; I was told that the drink could be only half a pint of beer but the bill showed that a pint was cheaper than the wine served to my companion. While we were eating, another diner sent their main course back and I overheard the person being told that there was a new chef. All things considered a disappointing evening even though the young waitress was extremely pleasant.

2 Sep 2009 12:29