We called in with couple of friends for a pre-Christmas lunch. First surprise was that there was no lunchtime menu, just straight a la carte, and prices were West End in East Herts. However, we were there so had to go with the flow.
Service was a bit slow but the starters were very good. My black pudding with mushrooms and duck egg was really tasty, although the presentation left a little to be desired. My friends Skate cheeks with a dip was also very good and the other starters were also voted excellent.
For mains we all had a steak, a mixture of rump and rib on the bone between us. Three rare and one medium rare were ordered but when they arrived there was no difference between the rare/medium rare. We could have sent one back but it was not worth the hassle. The real gripe was paying £29 for a 12oz rib steak on the bone with just a few chips and cress (vegetables extra). That's a lot for pub grub.
To be fair my steak was very good but £100 per couple for a two course meal with a bottle of average Shiraz and a coffee is a lot of money.
Would I go back? Only, if someone else is paying.