Today, we caught up with long-time friends Ian & Ann and Alan & Margaret. Our eatery of choice today? The Countryman in Staverton Village. Last time we were here was in November, 2022 with Ian & Ann, celebrating their Golden Wedding.
After a slightly mystifying route to the Pub (Sat Nav took us the LONG way around via the M1) we arrived just before midday – and their smallish car-park was already 90% full! We took that as a GOOD sign! 😊👍
We received a very warm welcome and shown to our table. Alan & Mags arrived shortly after, followed by Ian & Ann making our lunch party complete!
After a quick natter, it was time to consult the Specials Board and the Menu! And neither disappointed! I’ve probably been here around half-a-dozen times in the past 20 years and it’s never been better than it was today. Not only was the food presentation superb!, every dish was delish!! The staff also worked their socks off and were extremely attentive throughout. Such a rare treat these days to get all of these at the same time in the same place!! 👍
All-in-all then, the Countryman punched well above its weight – and on the strength of that, we REBOOKED for a return here for our next get-together.
Thanks everyone – you did us proud!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍 – see you again in June!
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