Stephan Langton Inn, Abinger Common

Nice local pint - can't remember the name of it, but think they had Pride too, which is never a mistake in my book....Absolutely delicious Pork pie (clearly homemade) & picallili - we have dropped in for lunch twice in the last few months, and had the same thing both times, but the kids murdered the sausage & mash. Dinner looks a decent bet as well - the menu isn't huge, but they seem to be concentrating on doing what they do do, well (if you see what I mean). No chips on menu which shows where they are pitching the food. We chatted with a nice Irish chap, told me they were planning on launching better soft drinks/juices which as occasional designated driver & dad seems a good idea. Open fire in bar too - which was lovely especially considering the foul weather outside last week. I give it an eight, as I'm a bit of a sucker for the decent restaurant with a bit of a proper pub as well set up... maybe I'm getting old, but there you go!

29 Jun 2007 09:19