Papermakers Arms, Plaxtol

We visited this pub recently after hearing rave reviews about the new refurbishment and new head chef. I am happy to report we were not let down. The pub looks miles better than it ever has, a real country pub where you can feel comfortable to sit and have a drink or have a meal, not the Locals pub it once felt like. My Husband and I are real foodies and like top class food so We were hoping and praying that the food would of improved as much as the refurb, we were not disappointed. The food was amazing! Absolutely first class! The crab and smoked salmon starter was like an absolute dream and tasted so fresh ( I cant wait to have it again) the lamb cooked to perfection, melted in the mouth with homemade mint sauce and extremely fresh veg. Pudding, homemade sticky toffee pudding, I could have bathed in it, it was that good. You could easily have mistaken it for being in a 5 star Michellin restaurant, what with the food and presentation being of such a high quality.. There was a great wine selection the complement the meal and service to match. We were immediately on the phone to our family and friends to tell them to go for a meal. They've listened and a number of them have already been back numerous times. We are planning on going back this weekend and it's our first Wedding anniversary soon, that deserves a special meal, so I think we will be back for a romantic meal then aswell. To be honest I think I'm going to create as many special occasions as my bank card will let me, just so I can keep going back for lunches/dinners! I would really recommend you take a visit to this little gem and try it for yourself, you'll be counting down the days until your next visit, I know I am!!!!

2 May 2012 09:52