The Crooked Billet (British, Modern Restaurant)

"On a very warm, cloudless summer evening the magic of sitting outside this country pub blunted the edge of the very slightly too-high prices. Food ranged from interesting to excellent; there's sometimes a tendency to not quite live up to the inviting descriptions. Starter of crispy duck was pretty good and generous but duck was a bit dry and could have been spiced up a bit. Risotto balls with mozzarella were nice but the advertised wild mushrooms were not very obvious. Main of venison with haggis and pear (we ALWAYS have this) was as good as ever. Persian frittata was interesting, though again some advertised ingredients weren't very obvious. Shared a nice baked Alaska for dessert, and good double espressos came with fudge. Drank the cheapest red wine, a French carignan at £22 - quite pleasant. Service cheery and helpful, though we had to remind them that we'd ordered a bottle of wine after our starters arrived."

"the menu choice was excellent. the flavours of the chosen dishes delightful. An excellent hidden away place to visit"

"Enjoyable evening but prices are too high ."

"I first discovered the Crooked Billet about 20 years ago, and have visited many a time, albeit not in recent years. So I was very pleasantly surprised to find that nothing had changed and that standards are as high as they ever were. There are not many establishments that can claim this. From the first mouthful I was delighted with the food. Duck followed by baked Alaska. Service was discreet. The setting and ambience a delight. Mains prices are higher than the average but worth it. Bread, Mains, dessert and glass of wine £40."