The Izaak Walton, East Meon

The Izaak Walton is under new management apparently, & what a great pub they have. They cater for the more cultured of people. Speaking of catering the chef is the owner & he has been in the catering game for yrs. I usually make it a rule NOT to eat pub grub but amazing this is not just grub it's REAL food, REAL pub food that we all have been waiting for a return to our pubs for yrs. Gone are the days of sent in frozen microwavable lasagna, chilli and scampi all served with frozen chips & limp side salad & in with the fresh food, food cooked with a passion, the love of food. The beer is great & the Izaak Walton sells a good selection of wines too so much so I wanted to try it all in the one day, but held back and returned the next for more. Ambiance: The decor is good, an at home feel, not a London wine bar feel. The garden is nice with a BBQ just waiting for the british summer to arrive. The staff are friendly and you just feel welcomed at all times. Amazing, well done, the management definitely know their stuff,& I will definitely be returning & very soon.

4 Jun 2005 15:50