The Pullman Inn, Widmerpool

While we were on our way home yesterday from Derbyshire to Essex, my husband remembered this place from when he used to live in the area. He said it had been made into a pub from the Widmerpool railway station and used to be a specialist fish restaurant. What commended me to it was the announcement on the board outside that it served traditional English home-cooked food. I liked the mention of 'English'. Also, the railway prints by railway artists. My late first husband, who had been a railwayman, would have loved it. I even found a print by Terence Cuneo in the ladies' loo, but didn't have time to search for Cuneo's trademark mouse.

Anyway, to the food. My husband had local beer, which he thoroughly approved of. And the carvery was good. Lovely well-cooked but not over-cooked roast beef. I couldn't fault the meal. Good service, friendly and efficient. We'll certainly be back there the next time we're in the area, which won't be for another few months.

22 Nov 2010 10:52