We ate here on Sunday 15th, drifting in at about 12:15. They were booked 'solid', but easily fitted us in as we were so early.

Let's get the negatives over with first. From the outside, the pub looked like a small, dingy traditional English Victorian ale house. I would suggest that the windows could do with a good clean; they are pretty filthy. We weren't even sure the place was open.

I would also concur that the music is on the noisy side. Granted, there were few customers in at the time we ate. The music volume might seem less intrusive with the place packed.

Finally, I would suggest that the owners make it clear on the outside menus that the Sunday menu is different to the usual menu. Or simply put the Sunday menu on the outside.

Now to the positives. This pub is like the Tardis. Get inside and the whole place opens up into a very large, very spacious and reasonably airy space to dine. Tables were not too close together - we ate in the conservatory section. Toilets were clean and functional - we rate establishments on their toilet facilities.

As for the food - WOW is all we can say. I had the roast chicken, whilst my old lady had the Haddock. Portion sizes were, to our minds, generous; we left the restaurant full, but could have had more e.g. pudding. Which is as it should be. The majority of portion sizes in this country are excessive.

The meals came with roast potato, and a tiny assortment of vegetables. Mine came with one Yorkshire pud, one pig in blanket (over cooked - hence 4 stars), one golf ball sized sage stuffing (which was delicious). However, two side dishes were also served; as small bowl of vegetables and another of cauliflower cheese. The former were delicately cooked, soft without being over cooked. The cauliflower cheese was stunning; so full of flavour.

I would suggest that the owners should make it clear what the meals came with to avoid confusion. We weren't sure what veg the mains came with, so were pleasantly surprised with what came.

Flavour wise, excellent. Always difficult to accommodate all tastes. If you find the food a little lacking in taste, then add salt and pepper to taste.

As for cost of food. Looking around at the other pubs and restaurants in the 'expensive' Henley on Thames, this was competitively priced. You can find cheaper, but only marginally so.

The staff were polite, attentive and behaved like proper waiting staff; professional, discrete, watching how customers were eating. Of course, the place was not full while we ate. However, it was filling rapidly as we left over an hour after arriving.