We have passed this pub many times over the years and simply passed by. In fact I believe it had been shut and empty for a number of years. Driving passed we noticed the cars parked outside and decided to give the place a try - thank goodness we did!

Inside is fresh and full of character. Carpets here, wooden flooring there, old beams and a mix and match of antique furniture.

And the food was superb. The other half had Herefordshire rare breed pork belly and I could resist the wild boar and venison sausages. From the compliments coming from the other tables we weren't the only ones enjoying their food.

After a pleasant evening walk along the Darent Valley Path we arrived at the Two Brewers in Shoreham looking forward to a nice evening meal. Little did we know we were in for the meal from hell...

Three quarters of an hour after ordering, our food finally arrived. My chicken curry was bland, very bland and quite tasteless. True this isn't a curry house but I've had far better pub curries in the past which ACTUALLY HAD FLAVOUR IN THEM. That was just the start of our problems.

We've been to Cafe Blu on and off for a few years now, and always particularly enjoyed the wine selection. The owners seemed to travel and collect wines from various parts, and at not unreasonable prices. More recently, the owners appear to have changed and I did hear that the Cafe Blu in Windsor was up for sale - perhaps changes were afoot.

The net effect of this seems to be the death of the adhoc wine selection, and a return to a fairly standard wine list, but you can't have everything. We sat down to what turned out to be a very reasonable but simple meal, with fish cakes and the Blu Burger very obviously the result of reasonable quality ingredients, and a skilled chef. All the flavours were there, and all credit to the kitchen.

4 friends and I had the most most incredible Sunday Roast at this restaurant. Not only did the Maitre 'D manage to accomodate us at the very last minute he made us feel completely at home. It's a hidden gem right in the centre of London and cost wise it's excellent value for money. We must have had at least a whole chicken in the middle of the table that we could all tuck into at our leisure. It was the most succulent Sunday Roast served with a mixture of fresh, locally sourced vegetables that were oozing with flavour and there was plenty for everyone. Service was swift and professional and our waiter helped us choose an excellent wine from their extensive list. Both food and ambiance a real treat.