So we sought out the Latchmere based on the fact that it was a place for kids to play and we got so much more. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, the price was good and the play place is perfect for younger children. More info below.
My wife and I took our 4 year old son here to allow him some playtime after reading that they had a kids play garden and we had been on a flight all night. As an American I was expecting a garden with some play features, what they actually have is a smaller area with AstroTurf and some toys mostly geared towards younger children (1-6). What it lacks in size it gains in perfection because it is safe and the adults can sit back, have a pint and watch from the outside. Overall a really good space for young children.
I had a couple of Camden drafts and they were excellent. The selection of drinks is really good as well. My wife and I split the Chorizo Scotch Egg which was a really well developed item. I'm not a scotch egg fan but the coating was really good.
I ordered the special which was a steak pie with chips (fries) and salad. The steak pie was amazing and tasted more like beef brisket in a light flakey crust. It was a slight bit dry but came with an au jus sauce which was perfect. The chips were excellent and the salad was a nice addition.
My wife had the Chorizo Stuffed Chicken Breast with dauphinois and spinach. She was in love with the dauphinois (a potato based dish) and thought the spinach was good (although there may have been too much). The chicken was excellent (I tried it) however we felt there was one misstep. The chorizo was a link and it tasted more links a sausage (which is fine, the item is still above average) but she was looking for more of a developed flavor. Had the chorizo been ground and included some additional seasoning it may have been an amazing dish. Overall a fine choice.
For dessert we tried the brownie and ice cream with the salted caramel sauce. So good, just so good and my sons face could prove it (3 wet wipes). I had a double espresso which was also well done.
The service was excellent once they knew we were there and the staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a stop regardless of whether you have kids or not but if you have a young child I would highly recommend it. My rating of 5 stars is based on really good food and drink, good price, good service and an excellent space for kids. read more