The Hare
The Hare in Harrow Weald was fully booked on Sunday night. They do offers for children. They do a jazz night. A jolly pub with outside seating on a Sunday night. And great food.
Leef Robinson or Gilbert's
If you arrive hoping to walk in and are disappointed, because they are full, within driving distance are the Leefe Robinson. Or Gilbert's in Grimsdyke hotel.
The Road
The road to Gilbert's has been vastly improved since the bad old days when somebody we know overturned their car on one of the bends into a ditch. (Passengers were OK. My car, driven by somebody else, wasn't.) Great warning signs, lights, barriers, humps - a much safer road.
Nearby, opposite the entrance to Grimsdyke hotel, is the popular car park offering a great view over London and the Wembley Arch, as late as 8.30 pm on a summer Sunday evening.
Gilbert's
Gilbert's restaurant has a proper chef and the menu changes. So if you went there a month ago you will be offered a different set meal.
Choice of small tables for two or larger tables for four. Nice lamps and traditional decor. Quiet when we went there Sunday night. Good for private, personal or business conversations.
Set two or three course meal.
While waiting for our first course, we were offered a choice of tomato bread or raisin bread.
Delicious raisin and nut bread, with butter.
We planned on having the dessert but by the time we had eaten the bread and starter we were full.
Portions of the main course were large.
Potatoes filling. Large chunky chips or potato Dauphinoise, an oblong 'cake' of sliced potato.
Vegetables to share. Steak came with battered onion rings. Lamb in big chunks (not the thin slices you sometimes get at a carvery).
Candle and flower on the table. Coloured table lamp nearby.
The new wine list has newer bottles. We accepted the offer of an older Chateau Neuf du Pape. You might think an older bottle would be better. You might want to try it out of curiosity.
Using a smart phone to check the ratings, we found that the older wine we were offered had by now lost its flavour and was past its best. After trying it, we agreed. Next time we'll opt for the newer wine from their new list. A more recent year, but a better year.
Jazz music playing quietly. I'm not a fan of jazz, but it's good to have faint music so you can concentrate on talking to your dining partner and not hear other people.
Angela Lansbury B A Honours, travel writer, author, speaker.
The Hare in Harrow Weald was fully booked on Sunday night. They do offers for children. They do a jazz night. A jolly pub with outside seating on a Sunday night. And great food.
Leef Robinson or Gilbert's
If you arrive hoping to walk in and are disappointed, because they are full, within driving distance are the Leefe Robinson. Or Gilbert's in Grimsdyke hotel.
The Road
The road to Gilbert's has been vastly improved since the bad old days when somebody we know overturned their car on one of the bends into a ditch. (Passengers were OK. My car, driven by somebody else, wasn't.) Great warning signs, lights, barriers, humps - a much safer road.
Nearby, opposite the entrance to Grimsdyke hotel, is the popular car park offering a great view over London and the Wembley Arch, as late as 8.30 pm on a summer Sunday evening.
Gilbert's
Gilbert's restaurant has a proper chef and the menu changes. So if you went there a month ago you will be offered a different set meal.
Choice of small tables for two or larger tables for four. Nice lamps and traditional decor. Quiet when we went there Sunday night. Good for private, personal or business conversations.
Set two or three course meal.
While waiting for our first course, we were offered a choice of tomato bread or raisin bread.
Delicious raisin and nut bread, with butter.
We planned on having the dessert but by the time we had eaten the bread and starter we were full.
Portions of the main course were large.
Potatoes filling. Large chunky chips or potato Dauphinoise, an oblong 'cake' of sliced potato.
Vegetables to share. Steak came with battered onion rings. Lamb in big chunks (not the thin slices you sometimes get at a carvery).
Candle and flower on the table. Coloured table lamp nearby.
The new wine list has newer bottles. We accepted the offer of an older Chateau Neuf du Pape. You might think an older bottle would be better. You might want to try it out of curiosity.
Using a smart phone to check the ratings, we found that the older wine we were offered had by now lost its flavour and was past its best. After trying it, we agreed. Next time we'll opt for the newer wine from their new list. A more recent year, but a better year.
Jazz music playing quietly. I'm not a fan of jazz, but it's good to have faint music so you can concentrate on talking to your dining partner and not hear other people.
Angela Lansbury B A Honours, travel writer, author, speaker.
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