The New Queen Inn, Christchurch

Good pub grub. The New Queen is a Hall and Woodhouse pub with a good range of their Badger ales available. The food menu is standard pub grub with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. The food itself was above average for what it was; the fish and chips, steak and ale pie, burgers, lasagne etc were all served in ample portions. The high quality of produce was refreshing as some local pubs have a tendency to rely on pre-cooked and mircowaved meals, this certainly wasn't the case here. The service at the bar was polite and efficient, our waitress was friendly and did her job perfectly and with a smile. Atmosphere was a little lacking for a Thursday night during the holiday season, the sheer size of the pub can make it seem a little quiet - it is obviously designed primarily as a food pub. It was quite brightly lit (too much for a country pub?) and decor was in good condition. Large garden with tables, large car park and perfectly acceptable toilets too. I would definitely return for another meal.

8 Sep 2010 17:22