Based in the small village of Thorpe-Le-Soken, is the recently revamped Rose & Crown restaurant. Under new management, the service and quality of food totally won me over.
I was sincerely greeted as soon as I entered and sat in the cosy bar area, arranged with soft furnishings, and sampled one of the real ales on tap whilst enjoying the ambience.
Soon after I ventured into the restaurant area.
I have never sampled a steak and ale pie with this much meat in; succulent meaty chunks of beef, with not a hint of fat or gristle. And finished with a perfectly browned filo pastry topping.
Add to this to the thick cut chips - fluffy and crispy with the perfect amount of seasoning, and the well chosen selection of seasonal vegetables, bursting with flavour and a hint of crispness.
The icing on the cake has to be the service. One can always sense when staff are passionate about service and the lady that served me (Kerry I believe), was no exception.
If you're ever in Weeley, Thorpe or Clacton, treat yourself to an experience at the Rose & Crown. read more