The Jolly Tanners, Staplefield

My partner & I had dinner at this lovely pub with some friends on a Sunday evening. What can I say but it is simply a good old fashioned welcoming country pub. There are no gastro pub queues or menu's ! In fact the only thing that might stop you getting to the bar are the friendly pooches sleeping lazily on the floor !

We found this pub at the end of one of the fantastic walks in the area & decided to try it in the evening as it serves food all day.

The landlord welcomed us on our arrival and engaged us in friendly discussion at respectable intervals throughout the evening. The pub has 2 real wood fires which were expertly burning during our meal and is family run. The food was excellent with large portions, piping hot and at a reasonable price. The service was also some of the best we've ever received.

I'm not an expert in beer, but do like a pint and the mild I had was delicious and my friend enjoyed his bitter. This is what a country pub should be like, so come on and support it !

25 Feb 2008 21:39