The Queens Head, Downe

Stopped for a quick lunch before walking the dog on a Sunday afternoon, and could have stayed there all afternoon. Dogs welcome, good real ale on draft (Spitfire). A hearty Sunday roast (choice of chicken, lamb, pork or beef) was available with orders taken until 5pm.

As a veggie I went for a bowl of tomato and basil soup and they rustled me up a cheese sandwich which was generously cut from doorstops of fresh farmhouse-style bread. A welcome change to the usual meagre and stingy portions at most pubs these days.
The saloon bar was traditional with wood beams and complete with roaring real fire. The perfect spot to read the papers and relax.

Only downside was the jukebox which was a bit intrusive and not really in keeping but we were sitting below the speaker so maybe it's not so noticeable elsewhere in the pub. A car park is available at the rear. Definitely worth a return visit and I wish we had a local like this!

4 Jan 2009 18:16