The Connaught

01/01/2024 Been there twice. - Friendly staff. - Pleasant and engaging customer service. - Relaxed and decent crowd - Decent food. - The toilets were clean. There was a draught from the garden side, that couldn't be stopped and the heating wasn't working really well generally. That's why the four stars for the atmosphere. I would go there again.

We had a wonderful meal here on a Thursday night, which turned out to be pie night! The venison pie was amazing and steak and ale was also excellent. Choices of truffle and cheese mash, thick chips or even marmite thick chips which needs further investigation. Great service, and a good pint of Guinness to match the excellent grub. The normal ( not pie night specials ) menu also looks great with something for everyone!

Maybe I’ve been unlucky, but I find there are very few Sunday roasts you have in a pub that compare to one you make at home (unless you’re a terrible cook). The roasts at The Connaught, however, are incredible- we had lamb shanks and the meat was melt-in-your-mouth falling off the bone. Plus pigs in blankets made with full size sausages (my Nan would call these “elephants in duvets”), in a rich gravy- absolute heaven. Top it off with great pints in a beautiful beer garden, and there aren’t many better ways to spend a Sunday. Just be careful the seagulls don’t get your Yorkshires.

First visit to The Connaught and found the beer garden to be a lovely sun trap. Not too loud or busy either in bank holiday! The pub is modern and clean but maintains the character of a pub from a bygone era. Drinks ok, couple of lagers, pale ales etc and an ok gin list but not overly exciting. Looks like a nice place to eat but we didn’t on this occasion.