Bear's Paw, Warmingham

Nice decor, recently refurb'd. Ferociously expensive bar, but a fine selection of wines nonetheless. A very average meal. A 'whole' Brie starter with Celery and dips etc 'to share' was disappointingly small for two people. Nonetheless, it was tasty for what it was. We had a simple burger, with chips etc. I'm afraid the meat was exceptionally dry. it was lean meat (steak) but far too lean to be used as a Burger base and fell to bits quite quickly. Main was served on a 'wooden' platter. Extremely messy, with bits of meal falling off all over the place (and I am not a messy eater and used to 'fine dining' establishments)! Proper plates a much more sensible idea. I can't unfairly criticise - it looked 'good on the wood' but wasn't practical in any way. We didn't have pudding but were not 'full' in any sense of the word! Overall, a generally expensive disappointment which appears overpriced given location and quality.. Make no mistake, this establishment is expensive, but does not live upto the promise.

23 Jan 2012 17:00