Friday, December 28, 2007

Staff Christmas at the Farmers Arms

Farmers Arms - Lower Apperley


I have been here a couple of times now...3 times for a Christmas Dinner and Disco party with the staff from work and a couple of times for sunday lunch with the family.
The food is always good, service is polite, friendly and the owner is a real old fashioned chap who goes out of his way to please. The wine choice is second to none. I love chablis* and there is always one in the fridge....like its just waiting for me to drink it!! This year was no exception, wine, food, service....shame it will be my last Christmas party. I will have to make a special effort to visit with some friends, I really should share this place in the countryside.

BRIE WEDGE WITH RED CURRANT JELLY - Excellent!
~
ROAST PRIME RUMP OF BEEF & YORKSHIRE PUDDING*Coated in Red Wine, Mushrooms and Shallot Sauce - Beef was out of this world, served medium rare it was very tasty but could have done with a little more sauce. The Yorkshire pud was a little well done for my liking too :-(
~
HAZEL NUT & PEAR CHARLOTTE - This place is well known for their excellent desserts and this was no exception...a wonderul end to the meal.

The disco kicked off as soon as the coffee and mints were being served...the DJ was the same one as they used last year. He is soooo bad it's good!!! The dance floor is full and he changes tempo...it clears...he then changes again...it fills up. Hey it gave us oldies a rest! :-D

*Chablis Le Manior £16.50 per bottle

No comments: