The Grumpy Mole

Just got back from our first Grumpy Mole experience and happy to say it probably won't be our last. Staff were friendly, the pub has a pleasant atmosphere and offers a reasonable selection of drinks. I (42, male) was with my two elderly parents and we had two roasts and the lamb from the menu. Food was good. Chicken was a little dry and some potatoes were too big (prefer smaller and crispier), but we all enjoyed our mains. For dessert we had date and ginger pudding which was very nice, an apple strudel that we felt was a bit overpowered by the orange and a mini chocolate brownie which was just right. Clean, pleasant and somewhere I would consider going again and recommend to others in the area.

Love this place! Go here fairly regularly (say once a quarter) - staff are always lovely and accommodating, food is always beautiful (the pate is very tasty and I haven’t had a bad main there yet!). Steak on the stone and the pies are my favourites, last time I had the Sri Lanken chicken curry and although tasty enough I wouldn’t have again as felt quite basic. Can’t tear myself away from the berries and meringue dessert it’s the perfect amount to finish off the evening. There’s a nice outdoor area as well which I have enjoyed in the summer.

Nice afternoon tea. Good bits - nice sandwiches (great coronation chicken!), good scones, lovely fresh strawberries, great staff, lovely house prosecco. Bad bits - There were some mini muffins which we thought weren't homemade, I don't like fruit scones much, and there were no plain ones, the other sweet offerings either didn't taste like much or were nutty. Macarons were nice! Good price