Aldridge:
It’s been a while since we went here, and it’s changed a fair bit, it’s become a Desi Pub, and a quick poke around the web suggests a connection with both The Fourways and The Island Inn.
Inside, the pub itself isn’t so different; the layout is the same, but it’s been panelled, re-ulpholstered, and generally tidied. There’s still some ale, and a choice of decent lager too.
What is different is the original function room at the back is now a sizeable restaurant, and has been extended out as well, making a huge space.
We didn’t take to it. To be clear, it’s smart looking, the food was fabulous- really good..
However, it felt a little like a canteen- partly because it was very busy, I think. You have to order at the bar, understandable given the size and throughput. The place was noisy– hard surfaces, lots of people, too-loud music (even in the toilets!), and TVs made for a bit of an assault on the senses. It was Friday night though.