The Mayflower

Had a great Sunday lunch here with friends. Three of us opted for roasts and one had fish and chips. Meat was beautifully cooked and veggies all fresh, fish and chips had crispy batter and decent size piece of haddock. Wasn't a huge dessert menu but all home made and delicious, two sticky puddings and brownie and a crumble all hit the spot in fact could have eaten another one! Service was very attentive and friendly and food came quickly. Price was reasonable and I think was good value for the food served. The place has a nice relaxed atmosphere and the toilets were very clean.

If April's showers brought May flowers, what did Mayflower bring? Pilgrims. Apparently this Mayflower doesn't reference the famous ship but relates to a more recent lightship from the area. It's quite a big place near the marina, with a large garden to sit outside when the weather is favourable. Inside, the pub has a good vibe and the service was nice and quick when we went there. It was a welcome stop after a long walk.

This is a great pub with boutique rooms. Very convenient for the sailing clubs, which were our focus for our weekend visit. My only minor concern was that breakfast started a few minutes late and we weren't even able to wait in the restaurant area, but had to leave the hotel by the residents entrance and re-enter from the rear of the pub. Not a problem for us, as the weather was fine, but still a minor irritation. Overall, I can highly recommend staying here and we plan a return visit next year.