The Shoulder of Mutton, Hartley Wintney

This pub is set in a nice village vocation, however this is unfortunately where your pleasant evening ends, The starter of mixed fish grill was not fresh but clearly from the frozen section of a local supermarket and since stuck in a deep fat fryer, it tasted of old oil and not much else. The main course of sausage and mash was a highlight and I would recommend this dish. The other main course of sirloin steak was a distinct disappointment; chips straight from a packet, mushrooms that had been left to fester under the lights of a serving hatch and a steak which lacked any flavor. The bill arrived and we were shocked by the high cost per head considering the poor standard of food, more like motorway service station than gastropub. The service was pleasant although not up to standard considering the price.

8 May 2009 22:44