The Walnut Tree Inn, Appleshaw

Everything a village pub should be... friendly and unpretentious, with good drinks and simple, reliable food at prices to keep the regulars flocking. Its the kind of pub you can drop into on your own, order a drink and invariably you will get drawn into conversation with the bar staff or the locals.

The ales are very well cared for, this is the best pint of Timothy Taylor Landlord that I've ever had. The house wines are OK, but if you're having red ask for the Malbec, its delicious and good value for the quality.

Thursday nights its 2-4-£10 on food, but its popular, so book a table.
Pie night... the first wednesday of every month... is awesome - £5 for one of a good range of pies home made by the landlady... steak and stilton is my tip! That silly low price includes the veg and mash or chips as well of course, superb! Book ahead!
Sunday lunch is really popular, its good honest cooking, nothing fancy here but it hits the spot.

25 Jan 2016 11:02

The Cricketers Arms, Tangley

The Cricketers is our favorite local pub, off the beaten track but always lively, very friendly, always great food. My parents are vegetarian and yes the menu for them is limited but we've been several times and they always have a great time. Love the pizzas, great whitebait, great nachos. Local beers are nicely chosen, wine is good and not too pricey. No music but plenty of buzzing atmosphere and beautiful open fire. A real gem, especially good for cosying up in the winter months.

If you are a miserable, hard to please veggie, head to the wetherspoon in town for a bean burger, if you want decent home cooking at excellent prices and great hosts, come here!

We're off there tonight!

22 Dec 2009 12:35