The Kings Oak, High Beech

We've got a Tastecard so everything was 50% off (all food) for our party of 4. Walked into the bar area and were told we could dine next door in the restaurant. We'd just spent 2 hours looking at fungi in the forest so prefered to be in the cosy atmosphere of the pub instead.
Restaurant seemed a little cold and formal, quite clinical somehow and possibly better suited to familes - certainly when we were there for Sunday lunch.
Ordered 4 roasts, 2 beef, 2 lamb. The beef had to go back because it was cold, however the waiter insisted on getting us brand new plates of food (which seemed daft, but was on order of the chef). The fresh horseradish was perfect, hot, with a real kick and perfect consistency. Giant yorkshire puds with any roast is always a bonus. The chocolate pudding was immaculately presented and all tastes (clotted cream, clotted cream ice-cream, strawberries, 3 layers of chocolate truffle mousse) worked brilliantly. All washed down with an Old Speckled Hen. A great little pub in wonderful surroundings. Thanks.

25 Oct 2010 09:13