Setting: Village of Shorwell, irritatingly and toothgrindingly, misprounced “Shorell” by ‘im indoors – a wannabe born-again-islander!
Occasion: Thirtieth wedding commiserations/ exam results
Diners: Adel; ‘im in doors; son of aforesaid (& exam passer)
Meal wanted: Romantic meal for two with devastatingly handsome, charming, intelligent and witty man.
Meal got: Aperitif – large gin & tonic (skipped the tonic); three courses, large glass of wine with each, brandy & coffee to finish. Collapsed on way out (had to be carried).
Menu: Extensive – to suit all tastes and pockets, from soup in a basket, pub grub, to fillet steak”¦”¦.which was my choice and which strangely turned out to be two thin slices of steak! Edible though! Dessert menu includes “puddings” – argh!
Quality: Can’t remember!
Service: Yes!
Wine List: Mai oui! (that’s yes!)
Posh Nosh?: Not a sauce-dotted square plate in sight.
Presentation: Adequate but somewhat blurry as the meal progressed.
Ambience: Lively but not loudly, lots of other diners. Suitable for families but no small children around (thankfully).
Other: A traditional looking pub turned into an eatery, there’s very little oldie worldie pubbery charmery left! Smoke free for two days, smoking is not allowed within 50 metres of the pub and my ciggy holder isn’t that long, so I staggered outside!
Price: £82.80 for three, inc drinks
Nickables: None”¦..not even an ash tray!
Recommendations: Provide smokers with 50 metre long tape measure! [image courtesy of the excellent Isle of Wight Attractions website]
Adel Jinnos
