It's warm, friendly welcome, fantastic ambience and food makes this grade II listed pub special.
Head up by Nick Idle who's eye for detail and robust flavour combinations will leave you salivating.
His effective use of fruit and artistry in cooking combined with his exceptional plating skills left us mesmerised.
Fresh local produce and generous portions appear to be the norm in this local community boozer.
The stars of the evening a goat cheese, walnut and poached pear salad (£7,99) , crispy pork belly with crackling, a baked apple encased in pastry and a pork croquet served with a colcannon mash (£14,99) . Sword fish, pine nuts, green beans salad with watermelon, crunchy leaves. (£14,99).
With a selection of wines, ales and beers we were spoilt for choice, opting for the velvety yet spicy Argentinian Malbec Avanti which proved to be a perfect accompaniment to both the pork belly and ribs.
What gives the Boot the edge:
Excellent head chef, Great food, a friendly front of house team headed up by partner and owner Zoe Elliason . Community spirit and country charm.
In keeping with its community ethos, it offers a varied menu covering everything from pizza, tapas to Sunday roast and breakfast.
My personal preference would have been to have a separate evening menu to showcase this talented Head Chefs skills offering 3 starters, mains and dessert.
Overall This place has great potential for a listing in the Michelin guide. Keep an eye out for this chefs name as he is definitely a rising star and look forward to similar offerings when and if he brings his talents to a London gastro pub.
The Boot is currently a finalist for the British pub of the year award testament to its old fashioned charm and modern take on British classics. Popular with the local community, I would recommend booking a table or alternatively grab a seat in one of the many outside spaces and take in the country air.
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