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"A convivial gastropub notable for a front-of-house welcome that leaves guests ‘absolutely joyous’, with cooking by former Duck and Waffle chef Tom Cenci that matches the warmth of the service. Standouts include crispy chicken-skin crackling with hot sauce and blue cheese dressing (likened to hot wings without the meat), a wintery roast beetroot-and-orange salad with dates, tamarind and toasted seeds, a lovely spiced lamb skewer and a clever mince-pie ice cream drizzled with date molasses — a succession of small, perfectly judged winter mouthfuls that emphasize flavor and fun over fuss." - George Reynolds