4 of us visited on Sunday 12/05, and even at 12.45 when we arrived for our 1 O'Clock reservation the carpark was already full, but found 1 space in front of the pub, and the garden tables were already filling up. We were directed to our reserved table next to the front window of the building, which unfortuately is frosted over. Very soon our drink order was taken, followed a little later by our food order which after seeing the size of the main courses coming from the kitchen, we had all decided to decline a starter. 2 of us had the half chicken roast, and 1 had the beef roast, although she is not really a vegetarian my wife asked for the roast but without any meat. By 1.30 we were all tucking into our respective meals, each containing quite a large yorkshire, roast potatoes, carrots, butternut squash, grenn vegetables and a inclusive side order of cauliflower cheese. What a tasty meal well presented we all had, the chicken was still moist, and looking at the thick slices of medium rare beef on my friends plate I will try that next visit, which will be soon. Our problem was that even though we declined on any starters, after such a wonderful main course we felt comfortably full, so had to decline on any puddings also. 50 years ago it might have been a different story, when I rember we could all easily manage 3 course and have a cigarette between each course. My only adverse comment, is that although my wife had the full roast without any meat, there was no reduction in the bill. I did query this with our friendly and efficient waitress, who basically said unfortuately that is the system, the same as if somebody asks for a smaller portion, it is still charged at the one price. However I must stress that this will not prevent us from going again, just that my wife would probably choose something different from the menu.
The Queens Arms Orlingbury – Kettering