The Angel Inn, Longham

Visited recently with a colleague for a planning meeting - we do this three or four times a year to enjoy food and wine whilst working. Our wine (one red and one white) was good, but the levels seemed smaller than usual. We had the small portion choice of Venison Sausage and Mash and Ham and Eggs with Chips and Salad. Apart from the chips being a bit al dente, the food was of its usual standard. The Sticky Toffee Pudding was good and plentiful. We did notice that the menu had changed - where is the lovely Penne with fresh Green Peas and Asparagus? The staff were helpful and friendly as usual and we shall be back in the summer for another session.

27 Feb 2011 13:28

The Old Barn Farm, Three Legged Cross

We visited for lunch on 22nd Feb. The beer (Ringwood Ale) was wonderful. However, we were not so enamoured of the food. My husband had the Hunter Chicken with BBQ sauce. The chicken was OK, but had no flavour apart from adding BBQ sauce, but the chips were pale and undercooked. I had the Seafood Pie. This had a portion of white fish, some tiny dices of what could have been tuna (tough) and four prawns (which were good). There was no seasoning in the dish and the cheese topping was negligible. This was served with runner beans and carrots. The runner beans were not cooked for long enough. Did not care for the earthenware pot in which this dish was served, as it looked as if it had many servings of baked on food round the edges. Nothing wrong with the ingredients - but please - do serve chips well cooked, coloured and crispy and perhaps your fish pies would benefit from the inclusion of say smoked haddock.

27 Feb 2011 13:15