I visited this pub on Sunday evening hoping for a late Sunday Roast, fortunately they had sold out as the meal I had was delicious! Slow-cooked Game and BlackBerry pie served with peas, beans and mashed potatoes.
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| Very well presented, just like the rest of the pub. |
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| A very dark picture of a very succulent piece of meat. |
When I first came here as child there was a ball-pit in the corner and a crying toddler at every table, oh how things change. Sophisticated and cosy with a mish mash of furniture to give it that "vintage feel" that the aptly named Vintage Inns brand of pubs really knows how to execute well.
The menu had a small selection of pub classics to offer however the concept of traditionally sourced game ("may contain shot") with blackberries cooked into a red wine and sloe gin sauce intrigued me enough to order. It arrived baked into the pie dish with a lovely crunchy looking crust. The pastry made a mouthwatering crunch as I broke into it with my fork to find juicy whole blackberries alongside the dark tender meat. The sides could have been improved with the mashed potatoes not being very fluffy and the peas served plainly however this did mean they did not over shadow the pie itself.
The flavours were all I expected and more, sweet tangy blackberries against the deep gamey meat melded perfectly with the rich sauce - who knew gin and wine could marry so well! I hadn't noticed when ordering but there was a mature cheddar cheese melted onto the pie crust which was subtle at first but had a welcome after-taste.
Food: 8/10
I have never tasted a pie quite like this one and would heartily recommend it. A little more creativeness with the sides would have been appreciated.
Atmosphere: 8.5/10
Warm, welcoming and relaxed. Felt a world away from the wind and rain outside.
Service: 8/10
Friendly and attentive staff made for a pleasant experience. When asked whether the Game pie was worth a try it transpired the server had not tried it so could not recommend it. (I hope he does because its delicious and should be recommended to all!)
Value for Money: 7/10
The food costs an average of £10 or so for a main, with the Game pie being the second most expensive item on the menu at £13.45. Worth the price but it may be off-putting to some.
The Brassmill has the charm and warmth of a countryside pub but is within 15 minutes of Bristol, if you are looking at somewhere new to try with a bit of character then I would recommend a visit. Also, as if i haven't said it enough already, try the game pie!
Over and out
- The EnFoodiast
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