The Golf Tavern

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This review is taken from the 2012 edition.

Don’t be fooled by the Golf Tavern’s quaint village pub-like exterior, for beyond the bar lies a substantial restaurant serving quality food to rival any regular pub grub. It’s affectionately known by locals as the '19th Hole’ given its proximity to the adjacent 18-hole golf course, which has remained relatively unchanged since 1896. Homemade chicken curry, quiche, soups and pâtés are just some of its specialities while freshly prepared sandwiches and salad feature heavily on the menu during July and August. Daily specials are all par for the course and diners can expect hearty cooking with portions to match. Although the menu has been kept simple, there are still some surprises, such as the antipasto platter, combining a well-chosen selection of Italian meats and cheeses sourced from local suppliers. There is a separate children’s menu and most adult main meals are also available as half portions. The Tavern runs regular wine promotions to complement its menu and has an extensive wine list, from which diners can choose from a surprising number of both red and white wines by the glass.

• High point: Substantial portions make it great value for money
• Low point: Toilets could do with some upgrading

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Don’t be fooled by the Golf Tavern’s quaint village pub-like exterior, for beyond the bar lies a substantial restaurant serving quality food to rival any regular pub grub. It’s affectionately known as the '19th Hole’ by locals, given its proximity to the adjacent 18-hole golf course, which has remained relatively unchanged since 1896. Diners can expect hearty cooking with portions to match while the Tavern also runs regular wine promotions to complement its menu and has an extensive wine list.