delivery boys’ review

We check out the local restaurants & eateries DELIVERY BOYS’ REVIEW by John McBurney & Andrew Martin

and John the breaded French brie with cranberry compote and dressed salad. Our starters arrived, looking very well presented, served upon stylish slate plates, both were delicious, a great way to get things started.

Last month we visited the Fairway Bar & Bistro at Mount Pleasant Golf Club in Lower Stondon, a place we had wanted to visit for some time having heard some great things about the clubhouse, the menu and the food, and although we don’t play golf, we discovered that you don’t need to be a member of the club to come along.

Located on Station Road in Lower Stondon, it is easy to find, and on our arrival we discovered plenty of available spaces in the car park. To get to the Bar & Bistro we went through the main doors and into reception and continued through into the clubhouse. A modern building, timber built, it’s spacious, warm and welcoming, contemporary in style, with a very smart looking bar area, and we were soon greeted by our waitress, Kayleigh and seated at a nicely laid dining table. With an ideal gap between courses our mains soon arrived. John ordered the Cumberland sausages with mashed potatoes, peas and gravy and it was absolutely faultless, a traditional British meal prepared and cooked to perfection. Andrew opted for the Tomato & mozzarella pizza with rocket and black olives. This went down a treat, the fresh stone baked base a highlight.

The clubhouse looks out across the shared 9th/18th hole, commanding spectacular views during the daytime, however, things are about to change. The shared hole will soon become the 18th hole. A huge expansion

It was Thursday night, which launched a new set menu, which means you can have 2 courses for £10 or 3 courses for £13. We both agreed that this was great value for money and considering we had been delivering magazines all day we opted for the 3 courses.

The set menu offers a good range of dishes plus plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options too. For starters, Andrew chose the Plaice goujons with tartare sauce and lemon,

This Month’s Review Mount Pleasant Golf Club Station Rd, Lower Stondon, Henlow SG16 6JL 01462 810104

Finally, onto desserts, which arrived perfectly sized, and both came with fresh tasting fruit, perfect on the palate with just the right amount of sugary sweetness. John had the berry Eton mess with Chantilly cream and Andrew’s chocolate brownie arrived warm, delicious with the vanilla ice cream and berry compote. The perfect way to complete our meal.

The service was exceptional from the friendly, attentive staff, and we were always asked if everything was OK. We also got to meet the chef team - Head Chef, Trace, and Sous Chef, Marc. It was interesting to chat with them and refreshing to hear how they have so much enthusiasm for what they do, whether it’s a lunch menu for two or a 5-course wedding feast for 80.

So, what’s our verdict on the Fairway Bar & Bistro? It’s a modern, welcoming and spacious venue open to everyone. A fantastic place to

relax, socialise and dine out with friends and family, where you’ll get great tasting food, the epitome of modern British cooking, plus service to match. Life is definitely good on the 19th hole!