The Puffing Billy

kittendothroar

This is what pub food should be 25th November 2008

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A really lovely country pub/ restaurant in Exton.

The staff were faultless and I really liked how on arrival they took our coats and a drink order then showed us to the table, despite only managing to book a table in the bar area, it was relaxed atmosphere.

Shortly after arriving they bought a basket of fresh bread, which came with a little pot of salted butter, which was just the right softeness for spreading. There was both granary and white which pleased everyone

For mains I chose the steak and ale pie with mash, it was so big I didnt actually manage to finish it! Huge chunks of really good quality beef steak, mushrooms and a delicious gravy, topped with a puff of pastry. The mashed potatoes were lovely and creamy and on the side we also had a dish of red cabbage, carrots and broccoli, which too were perfectly cooked, not too raw and not mushy! Everything was spankingly fresh and tasty which made a really welcome change to the many other pubs that just seem to re-heat Brakes finest.

I couldn't face a whole dessert, despite the tempting offers so I shared a dessert of chocolate brownie pudding with the beloved, which came with delicious clotted cream and a silky butterscotch sauce which perfectly complemented the hot brownie.

Everyone else loved their meals and we will definately be re-visiting in the near future.

sue at 25/11/08

It all sounds great, especially the chocolate brownie pudding!

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