Shepherd's Pie exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Shepherd's Pie made with real commitment to HP sauce and technique. The rich and savoury result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

pub food culture has undergone a renaissance in the gastropub era. The a full English café breakfast was exactly right for this kind of eating. real ale was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.