My Review

9 out of 10 stars
Three of us arrived without notice and we were told in that rather pleasant, head-waitery, sing-song way that a table was available. My well-meaning mother-in-law had recommended this 'little secret' and my first thought was that I'm glad she did.

Close inspection of the menu revealed a veritable 'smorgasbord' of freshly cooked dishes, from Smoked Haddock pie (£11.50,) to Pork belly, with celeriac mash (£14.75). I opted for a 10oz Scottish Rib Eye steak, (£19.75) whilst companion 1 went for Wild Duck, with potato rosti and Cabernet jus. Bringing up the rear, so to speak, companion 2 ordered Spinach and Ricotta ravioli (£15.75). I can't vouch for my cohort's food, but the steak was perfectly cooked, nicely seared on the outside and juicy within. All was served by two delightfully attentive waitresses in an ambiance that can only be described as a kind of laid-back, (wooden tabled) gent's club vibe. Prices are a tad high, but only if you're feeling stingy.

Only one of us had desert, a gutsy, Homemade sticky toffee pudding which, I was reliably informed, was 'amazing'. I've deleted the f-word, of course.