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Black Boys Inn

Address:Henley Road, Hurley, Berks SL6 5NQ
Tel:01628 824 212
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Website: Visit Black Boys Inn website
Price: £30.00 Wine: £12.95 Champagne: £35.00
Opening Hours:Tue-Sat 12N-2pm 7-9pm

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In this charming 16th-century country pub, chef Simon Bonwick has slowly but surely built up a reputation for classical food, a style he describes as ‘French domestic’. Surrounds may sport lots of knick-knacks (mercifully without appearing to be cluttered), but the menu is minimalist &, despite the odd flourish, eschews modern interpretations in favour of quality British ingredients & a traditional Gallic touch. Foie gras with Agen prune chutney & toasted brioche or caramelised tart of fennel & red onion with Chavignol goats’ cheese, are balanced by a handful of contemporary items such as Salcombe crab with pink ginger & pink grapefruit jelly. Either way, the execution is top-notch. Mains such as sauteed rack of Highland venison with black pudding, winter vegetables & rowanberry sauce, are unfussy & flavoursome.

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Reader reviews of Black Boys Inn:

Catherine O.
Reviews: 1

Catherine O. (40s, Female, United Kingdom)

Petite marmite with goose liver, gara rock sea bass fillet,woodland mushrooms and red wine fumet,are two dishes i simply adored before sticky lemon pudding which was cosmic.our friends enjoy this place as much as we do,because maybe the chef {s.bonwick} doesnt seem to have an off day! The wine list is excellent,ther are so many wines by the glass! Toilets,wood floor gleam as does the cutlery and china,this is a great night out and only forty minutes out of town??

19 October 2008
Overall:9
Food and Drink:10
Service:7
Atmosphere:8
Value for Money:10
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Michael H.
Reviews: 1

Michael H. (Male)

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Went there for wedding anniversary. Generally good, but didn't meet my expectations considering the high scores from previous reviewers, and Michelin Bib Gourmand status. Still worth a visit, but didn't live up to hype.
Pros:

  • Better than average restaurant food
  • Country/rustic setting, wood burning stove, oak beams etc
  • Fantastic sticky toffee pudding

Cons:

  • Disappointed with "Pigs Head" terrine starter – tasteless – Rowanberry sauce disappointing. Tasted like orange sauce.
  • Quality of braised beef could have been better.
  • Menu is unclear/pretentious, and descriptions from staff were poor. eg didn't explain that vegetables contained truffle flavours, or Mont Blanc dessert contained alcohol, neither of which I would have chosen if staff/management had informed me accurately. – Different dishes served with very similar vegetables, making them 'samey'
  • Attempted to overcharge me for champagne.
  • Service of courses – we felt a bit rushed to complete meal. Perhaps because it was Saturday and they had a subsequent booking for our table.
6 October 2008
Overall:7
Food and Drink:7
Service:7
Atmosphere:7
Value for Money:7
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