I reviewed this pub a couple of months ago after my first quiz night visit.Since then I have had an excellent value Sunday lunch with an astonishing array of vegetables.(no beef or lamb available but 5 other meats) and before tonights quiz had a really tasty and generously portioned shepherds pie accompanied by some fine Otter Ale
timhW8357LS
A good value tasty Sunday lunch. Dogs welcome. Very welcoming landlord and cosy log burner. Would reccomend. A good village pub with live.music events.
juliamF1298MW
Well what can I say …?! My friend said that she had booked The Blackmore Vale pub for our lunch, as last week her family had enjoyed delicious meals for her Mum’s birthday . We arrived at midday Sunday 30th Oct 22 , to a very warm welcome from the Landlord Mark, and were offered regular drinks from the bar, plus a couple of Ales: Otter and Wadworth’s triple 6X . We were then shown our table in the bottom bar area and presented with a mouthwatering menu . We both chose the Beef Wellington ! It was brought out by the Landlord who cut if for us at our table . The Waitress brought out a plate of Roast Potatoes, steamed fennel, courgettes, asparagus. THEN… the waitress brought out a sublime mushroom sauce / cauliflower cheese / another dish of mixed vegetables: Swede, Carrots, Peas and a jug of gravy ! What a superb plate of food and most importantly, the beef Wellington was outstanding . Which contained : Pate, the beef was wrapped in prosciutto and chopped mushrooms … all encased in golden, light pastry . Once we had finished the main, I chose the warm chocolate brownie and cream. ( My friend was too full For Pudding) I was presented with a generous helping of a warm and chocolaty brownie which was a real treat , alongside a coffee to finish . I can’t rate this friendly Pub and Food enough . Go treat yourself too . Perfect Pete , the Chef , will delight you too and you will want to make this Pub your local with the warm and welcome atmosphere that Landlord Mike creates so effortlessly ! We shall be back ! Thank you !
verneEngland
An exceptional venison steak Sunday lunch. Very good value for money, and warm welcome from the landlord and staff. Live music from 15.00 hours was very varied and great too.
christinedQ9511VI
Dog friendly BUT BEWARE my terrier and lurcher were attached to table by leads as ordered a meal . Landlord's Bull Terrier ( told she was dog friendly ) ran to my dogs and attacked my lurcher. They couldn't escape .Luckily, only chunks of fur taken but I won't be returning . Good food though.
sarahp1234k
Warm welcome from landlord/chef. Food a let down though as had the pork roast which was cold and was swimming in very watery gravy. Can not describe what they called apple sauce as was awful. Attempted to eat but had to leave most of meal as wasn't pleasant. Fish and chip meal was poor as fish too greasy and chips which looked more like wedges were over cooked and not pleasant. Felt unwelcome by bar staff. Can't understand why people were allowed to sit at bar as thought that during covid rules this was not allowed.
David L.
A lovely local pub that offers simple food....Friday night is fish and chips night, peas and bread and that's it! Bloody good they were too and I even made a chip butty. A well poured glass of local beer, a log fire and a very attentive young lady serving us food who was chirpy and chatty in a great way. The place could use a little more 'atmosphere' but even without this we were made to feel most welcome.
I reviewed this pub a couple of months ago after my first quiz night visit.Since then I have had an excellent value Sunday lunch with an astonishing array of vegetables.(no beef or lamb available but 5 other meats) and before tonights quiz had a really tasty and generously portioned shepherds pie accompanied by some fine Otter Ale
A good value tasty Sunday lunch. Dogs welcome. Very welcoming landlord and cosy log burner. Would reccomend. A good village pub with live.music events.
Well what can I say …?! My friend said that she had booked The Blackmore Vale pub for our lunch, as last week her family had enjoyed delicious meals for her Mum’s birthday . We arrived at midday Sunday 30th Oct 22 , to a very warm welcome from the Landlord Mark, and were offered regular drinks from the bar, plus a couple of Ales: Otter and Wadworth’s triple 6X . We were then shown our table in the bottom bar area and presented with a mouthwatering menu . We both chose the Beef Wellington ! It was brought out by the Landlord who cut if for us at our table . The Waitress brought out a plate of Roast Potatoes, steamed fennel, courgettes, asparagus. THEN… the waitress brought out a sublime mushroom sauce / cauliflower cheese / another dish of mixed vegetables: Swede, Carrots, Peas and a jug of gravy ! What a superb plate of food and most importantly, the beef Wellington was outstanding . Which contained : Pate, the beef was wrapped in prosciutto and chopped mushrooms … all encased in golden, light pastry . Once we had finished the main, I chose the warm chocolate brownie and cream. ( My friend was too full For Pudding) I was presented with a generous helping of a warm and chocolaty brownie which was a real treat , alongside a coffee to finish . I can’t rate this friendly Pub and Food enough . Go treat yourself too . Perfect Pete , the Chef , will delight you too and you will want to make this Pub your local with the warm and welcome atmosphere that Landlord Mike creates so effortlessly ! We shall be back ! Thank you !
An exceptional venison steak Sunday lunch. Very good value for money, and warm welcome from the landlord and staff. Live music from 15.00 hours was very varied and great too.
Dog friendly BUT BEWARE my terrier and lurcher were attached to table by leads as ordered a meal . Landlord's Bull Terrier ( told she was dog friendly ) ran to my dogs and attacked my lurcher. They couldn't escape .Luckily, only chunks of fur taken but I won't be returning . Good food though.
Warm welcome from landlord/chef. Food a let down though as had the pork roast which was cold and was swimming in very watery gravy. Can not describe what they called apple sauce as was awful. Attempted to eat but had to leave most of meal as wasn't pleasant. Fish and chip meal was poor as fish too greasy and chips which looked more like wedges were over cooked and not pleasant. Felt unwelcome by bar staff. Can't understand why people were allowed to sit at bar as thought that during covid rules this was not allowed.
A lovely local pub that offers simple food....Friday night is fish and chips night, peas and bread and that's it! Bloody good they were too and I even made a chip butty. A well poured glass of local beer, a log fire and a very attentive young lady serving us food who was chirpy and chatty in a great way. The place could use a little more 'atmosphere' but even without this we were made to feel most welcome.
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