The Drawingroom - Open Wed&Sat 11-3PM and events - Music/Gigs/Comedy - we are being re-born. Want to know more, mail me. — Restaurant in England

The 2nd worst * meal ever. Yesterday.

visited couple months ago.

"Vine leaves" - my mistake if I was expecting something with a bit of chlorophyll but this soggy embryonic mess looked like they hadn't seen the light of day for 100 years.

"Fish and chips" may be the idea of a joke in line with the old (sic) - age love-in atmosphere but I lost my sense of humor when we got coldish , damp and simultaneously burnt-on -the-edges sweet potatoes along with some sort of over- pickled sardine. Like being slapped in the face with a wet oily fish.

Sorry I didn't get the name of the (Turkish?) dish but anyway imagine that someone has boiled up some potatoes put them in the fridge overnight , sliced them a bit and thrown over some sort of mint sauce - looking garnish and mixed them up a bit.

In fairness Ive been a couple of times before and its been OK. I was most impressed then when the very congenial owner (he was not on site yesterday by the way) - being run off his feet - remembered our extensive order in his head. I was less impressed when he returned about 1/2 hr later and asked what it was. I put this down to my maybe missing the point of this quaint quirky quasi-Nepalese hideaway that time forgot - he did and and I certainly will in the future.

At least it was only 18 quid. Why didn't I complain at the time? - I just wanted out O-U-T .

BTW: The gigantic hot pot of tea was excellent.

My first worst meal ever was a bowl of caked purple...

The Drawing Room is perhaps unique providing Art, Music, Food and Refuge and all with an equal measure of commitment and good old fashioned hospitality. It is rare that you find a place where you feel you can talk to complete strangers over coffee and cake. Where every coffee and plate of food is prepared with thought and served with pleasure. It may not always be to your particular taste, in which case just mention it to the staff and you'll find yourself accommodated with an alternative.

The art is sublime, tasteful (and judging by the amount of young mums, ladies who lunch and the odd vicar that frequent the place), totally inoffensive. Some of the UK's most esteemed figurative artists exhibit at the Drawing Room and you stand a fair chance of meeting one of them, as I did just a few weeks ago.

The music evenings are great fun attracting a wide ranging audience from mature teenagers to babes in arms. Quality musician and an eclectic mix of musical genres make every event an experience that stays with you.

I will finish by challenging you to sit outside the Drawing Room on a warm day, enjoy a coffee or whatever your choice and not walk away more serene and energised. It should be available on the NHS. No, I don't have shares in the place, I just think something so special should be...

Quirky and at times a little tiny but not cramped. It is an old house converted into a pub after all. Richard, the proprietor, comes across as a laid back character, a nod to the 60's hippy-like culture aplenty about him and the property. This is all about live music with a distinctly personal touch. Attendance upstairs is reasonably guarded. Richard clearly wants it to be a memorable experience for all, not one tainted by the rude and rowdy. He vets all who wish entry upstairs for the ultimate personal experience. I can't find the words to describe the deeply immersive experience, at least not any commensurate with the actual night's sensual awakening. The meal deal buys you entrance upstairs, the mains are generally vegetarian in nature and are acceptable. But, this isn't about the food. The desserts, however, are pretty incredible! The live music experience is broadcast, via live feed, downstairs to those less fortunates unable to secure seating up above. An incredible, immersive, personal experience. VERY highly...