The Swan Inn, Fittleworth

Popped in here on a Friday lunchtime. Lovely old pub, good range of bitters and a couple of lagers. ..priced at about the £3.60 per pint mark. Wasn't drinking so can't vouch for the ales but the food (sausage and mash for me, tarragon chicken salad for the mrs) was very good. Good sized portions, fresh veg and came to the table in good time. Staff were genuine and friendly, and there was a good mix of what I took to be locals and paying guests (the pub has accommodation). Only downside was that parking is limited, but then this very old pub is part of a tiny village. Would definitely pop in again to try the bitters. Rated 9/10.

28 Mar 2014 17:07

The Pilot Inn, North Greenwich

Cycled to The Pilot with some friends on Sunday as an alternative to the Anchor & Hope. We walked in to a friendly and buzzing atmosphere, busy despite the ropey weather, and were quickly and warmly welcomed at the bar (maybe TOO quickly, hadn't had chance to look at the drinks on offer or the menu). Nibbled on the free bar snacks (little samosas, onion rings etc) before ordering a pint of Chiswick from the good range of pump, tap and bottled beers, along with a couple of soft drinks and 3 Sunday lunches...2 pork and 1 beef (�8.95 each). We were directed to a nice table overlooking the garden and our meals were brought to the table within 10 minutes; which was very quick, especially considering the number of full tables in the place.
The food was fantastic. The beef was,I was told, maybe a little well done for my friend's taste but still very good. The pork loin was lovely; a very large thick and juicy cut on the bone with a big piece of proper crackling attached. The rest of the roast lunch was also extremely good: a huge puffed up Yorkshire pudding, crispy roast potatoes, (with no help from Aunt Bessie for either!) freshly cooked broccoli and carrots and rich gravy.
All in all, we were really impressed with the Pilot and would certainly recommend it. It seems very family friendly, and was very clean and tidy. There's a lovely garden which I sat in last summer and, as an unusual bonus, there's even a well stocked cheese counter to buy from!
Will definitely be back.

28 Feb 2011 19:32