The New Inn, Wroxton Heath

Pub is in the middle of nowhere so it should stake its reputation on its food.

Staff: was impressed on both occasions because they were very nice and helpful.

Had a meal there during the first week of opening and it was OK. Cheese in breadcrumbs starter was good. Steak was cooked properly and salad was reasonable. Wife thoroughly enjoyed her garlic mushrooms and steak. Left a reasonable tip.

Second time, several weeks later, everything seemed to be *microwaved*. Starter tasted rubbery and wasn't consistent temperature throughout as if it had been microwaved from frozen. My main was definitely microwaved chicken breast (ie no sign of being browned in the pan or grilling) - not that great for a 'New York Style' chicken breast.

So it seems either the standard has dropped in a few short weeks or I was just lucky the first time that I didn't order anything which could be microwaved instead of being cooked properly.

My advice - order mains like steak which won't be microwaved.

Wife's dinner looked microwaved from frozen too.

I feel bad for not tipping because the staff were very helpful but the food was just not great on the second occasion

30 Oct 2009 00:29