The Bay Tree

We went here for the first time today and I'm blown away. I really fancied the steak even though--until today--I'd never had a good steak in a pub and I even told them as such. Well the sirloin I had today was cooked well (to medium) and a nice cut of meat too. The onion rings that came with it were probably the best onion rings I've had out; they had a nice sweetness and easy to bite through without taking the entire ring out of the batter. The chips were crispy on the outside, golden, and fluffy on the inside. Perfection. And the crowning glory of my meal was actually the creamy pepper sauce. It was a generous portion that lasted my entire meal, including for the chips and onion rings. The taste and creaminess was spot on. It's by far the best peppercorn sauce I've had at a restaurant and reminded me of my grandmother's peppercorn sauce. In fact the sauce was so spot on if I didn't know she was no longer with us I would have had to check in the back of the kitchen to make sure she didn't make it herself. My wife was worried she'd have food envy of my steak when she ordered the lasagne. However, she was delightfully happy with her choice. And she loved the tolberone cheesecake for desert. Oh and the homemade garlic bread to start was really nice. Way better than garlic bread most places and very clearly homemade. I'd recommend this place to anyone and we will definitely be back. I want to try a burger next time, but I'm worried I'll regret it not having the creamy pepper sauce again.

Fancied proper food cooked well and that's what I got. With extra atmosphere thrown in by great cliental. A wonderful welcoming landlord, with a fabulous bar staff service was amazing. The gravy I'd go back just for that, and tasty food another one on the map, definitely worth a return. They make their own ice-cream.

Just had lunch here with my boyfriend and we could not recommend it enough, a great little find! Service was outstanding thank you to Kevin- he was very friendly and welcoming and we enjoyed speaking to him! Food was brilliant, best pub food I’ve had. Definitely recommend the burger and beer battered cod. We will definitely be back.

Wow, I never knew this little gem existed - many years ago I had visited and it was closed, so naturally thought it was gone for good like so many other, however it is very much open. Only popped in for a beer and it was excellently kept. Tidy and cosy, will be going back for food as soon as possible.