The Countryman, Staverton

Returned here to eat on Sunday lunchtime and my £22 "Slow roasted Local Belly of Pork, Carraway Savoy, Carrot and Parsnip Panache, Fondant Potato & Cider Reduction" was very nice. I ignored the Wainwright again and opted for pints of the local Great Oakley's Egret and Phipps Cobbler's Ale which were both good and cost £5.30 (which I thought was a little on the high side).

8 Apr 2025 16:16

Wooden Walls of Old England, Collingtree Village

No obvious naval connection here and I wonder why it is so named. Quite small inside so we headed straight out into the large beer garden to enjoy the sunshine on late Saturday afternoon. The solitary handpull was TT Landlord which was in good condition.

7 Apr 2025 10:11

The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne

Busy Marston's pub that struggled to serve the sheer number of customers last Saturday lunchtime. Perhaps we were all taking advantage of the time-limited 30% discount on main courses. Once it came, the food was worth waiting for, but the 30 minute wait for a drink was a little too long even if my pint of Pedigree was in good order. Warm, sunny weather might lead you here (and it's worth walking along the canal before or after your pub visit) but get here early!

7 Apr 2025 09:33