The menu had a great selection, from nibbles to starters, sharing platters, light meals and more substantial mains. Meals are prepared using locally sourced, seasonal produce. My husband and I are quite partial to a nice home made pate so we shared the Chicken Liver Pate with pear compote and toasted sourdough to start. The pate was delicious and smooth, the pear compote a perfect companion and it came with just the right amount of bread!
A selection of 'Small meals' was offered and as we didn't want a big feast we both chose the small serve of Honey Dew battered cod fillet with triple cooked chips, home made tartare sauce and minted pea puree (mushy peas). I'd hate to see the large size as the small size was fairly large...I couldn't finish mine! Good rendition of Fish and Chips. It seems we are on a quest to find the best Fish and Chips in the country!
My husband was impressed with the care taken of the 'well kept' ales on offer and the information provided! He sampled a few and confirmed that they were indeed 'well kept'! I can confirm my lime and soda was refreshing! Someone has to drive!
Was a lovely place to sit and spend some time together after a busy few months. Nice atmosphere with friendly staff, we'll have to head back in the summer as they have a beautiful decked garden area. Family friendly, you can even take your dog!
I'm sure you can tell how good a place is by the cleanliness of it's bathrooms...these were spotless and I love the fact that the porcelain in the bathrooms comes from Thomas Crapper, the man who gave us flush toilets and possibly adding the word 'crap' to our vocabulary!
The Six Bells
44 Lower Hight Street
Thame
Oxfordshire
OX9 2AD
Phone: 01844212088
http://sixbellsthame.co.uk/
I laughed too, at the Thomas Crapper porcelain...delightful. Love the old style English pubs.
ReplyDeleteBut the chalked info. re the ales served for only three days after the cask is opened....read like a wine cellar.....our bottles of wine for tasting have to be replaced every few days too....if oxygenated the wine goes off! Their ale must be lovingly cared for.
MIL xx
Ye Olde English pubs are fabulous...especially at the moment with the roaring logs fires to keep us warm! The ales are kept with tender loving care for sure...very 'Well kept' according to my expert husband!
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