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VenueLa Rue des Buttes, St Mary, tel 482897
http://www.liberationgroup.com/St_Marys_Jersey.html
Linkwww.liberationgroup.com/S...
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Foodfrom 23.03 to 23.06.2010St Mary’s Country Inn
RESTAURANT REVIEW. This old pub reopened recently following a £250,000 refurbishment. It always was a decent pub – an old building with lots of nooks and crannies, but everything has been upgraded, and it is now quite impressive.
It likes to state that refurbishment notwithstanding, it has kept its original country atmosphere. It is certainly very popular: I went there on a Monday in February for lunch without reserving a table in advance, thinking it would be half empty, and I was lucky to get one of the last tables for two.
And as I looked for a table, there were at least three parties of farming-related guests already there, so it seems to have kept its original clientele.
It is part of The Liberation Group, the largest pub and drinks industry group in the Channels Islands. There has been a change in décor and a greater emphasis on wining and dining rather than just drinking – the way forward for so many country pubs that find it difficult to cope with the drink driving laws. But there is still cask ale and cider available as well as a full wine list.
The décor combines modern and traditional materials to good effect. Although the new menu reflects the trend for gastro dining, it combines the old ‘best sellers’ with new dishes, and what we had was well-cooked and pleasantly served.
Diners can also choose portion sizes, including children who can order smaller portions from the choice of a dozen dishes on the main menu and vegetarians are well catered for with a selection of interesting dishes.
Lunch for two – two dishes from the à la carte menu, with one glass of wine and two coffees, was £26.
A nice blend of country pub and restaurant.
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