The New Battleaxes

Daniels

25th October 2009

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From the moment I entered this establishment I knew I'dstruck gold. Having quickly perused the leather bound menu, I breathlessly ran outside to the carpark to collect my waiting family. Giving them the double thumbs up they enthusiastically cantered over to me; "Let's eat here" I enthused!

Upon entering, the enthusiastic bar manager gave us a guided tour of this fascinating period building, which had a warm, comforting aroma that only freshly prepared produce can provide. Guiding us seamlessly through the well appointed restaurant we selected our table and sat down. A dizzying sense of expectation had come all over us.

The menu was filled with delights from all four corners of the globe. From new British cuisine to Asian fusion this menu had it all. "How can the Chef master such diverse dishes and still maintain the same standards and quality promised by these surroundings Daddy?" asked Will, my precocious four year-old.

We didn't have to wait long for the answer as the Head chef ambled over to our table. Announcing himself to us with a confident and reassuring "hello", before bowing to us in a show of respect that is sadly missing in these days of Simon "This is my opinion" Cowell and the hooded youth playing with the Cellphones.

We were now ready to order. But despite the Chef's urging us on to partake in the Carvery option we instead decided to choose from the delightfully upholstered leather bound menus. Our table chose the shallow-fried, wholetail scampi and the rump steak(Medium rare) options after much "umming" and "ahhing". How we laughed when we realized our selections had all the makings of a MASSIVE SURF N TURF!!.

When the food arrived all our expectations went out the window. The food was delightfully presented and the attention to detail certainly took young Will's breath away as he greedily tucked into his tender rump steak. The table then fell silent as we hastily consumed this delicious fare save for the occasionally "Hmmmm" and "this meat's very tender Daddy!"

The attentive staff kept a constant watch upon us checking that we were totally satisfied - WHICH WE WERE!!!!!

With perfect timing the chef - a dynamic purveyor of mouth-watering world cuisine if ever I've seen one - approached our table. We were more than pleased congratulate him on a mission accomplished. 3 empty plates and one very satifsfied table.

As we were leaving young Katie piped up; "that chef could show that beastly Gordon "I'm in charge" Ramsay a thing or two. He was right!!!!! I would throughly recommend this pub/ restaurant to friend and foe alike and the range of world cuisine would undoubtedly delight the late Phileous Fog.

Bellisimo!!!As the french would say. The New Battle-Axes has made this grieving family very happy.

Mike_davis

A sad evening 28th December 2008

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My wife and I recently went to this venue to celebrate an anniversary. We wish we had gone somewhere else as we found the atmosphere lacking. There were no other customers and the pub is massive. The food was very expensive for what it was and we felt ignored by staff. The building needs a lot of work doing to it as well. It all looks very shoddy. We went to this pub as it was where I met my wife years ago and since then the place has gone to pot.

Roudh

Great place to eat and drink 9th August 2008

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This is a great pub/restaurant with exceptionally friendly staff. Their food is delicious - serving not just the foods you'd expect to find in a pub, but also traditional Indian food to which is delightful.

As teh staff are so pleasant and friendly they will cater to your every need - Even making some vegan dishes and meeting other dietrary requirements.