The White Hart, Blythburgh

I had a meal here over the Bank Holiday Weekend at the end of August 2009. I told the staff I would review the pub at the end of my meal (in a fit of pique) so here is the review. On reflection, the service was friendly and the food was good-ish (more on that in a moment) but what got my goat was the length of time it took to get served after ordering, of the order of 45 mins and that was in the restaurant section. I'm actually surprised to see such a low average rating from other reviewers - my rating in fact nudged the average up a little. I had chicken curry, and to my surprise got a whole piece of chicken over rice, rather than pieces in a sauce. The chicken was somewhat burnt along one edge (enough to leave that edge) but good quality - hastily prepared? Ample quantities of rice, but very little sauce; what sauce there was was left you wanting more, it was good. Had a very good glass of Adnams-sponsored red wine. I wanted pudding but by that stage didn't really have time. I ordered the choc ice cream anyway - very good, with bits of chocolate throughout, but just managed to eat about half when the party I was with had to leave. Ah well. If the service had been prompt, it would have been a great meal out, but as it was I got a little narked.

5 Sep 2009 21:17