"This place got a great review in The Guardian so I thought I'd give it a try for Sunday Lunch. Journey from the burbs wasn't great...typical inner London journey...slow and unpleasant. And when you get there, parking is a bit of nightmare. Inside, it's not shabby chic....more shabby charity shop. Uncomfortable rickety chairs and tables. A bit grubby with dust and cobwebs evident. Drinks...I fancied an alcohol free beer but the prices....£6 for just over half a pint...a total rip off. Had a pint of Brick Session IPA instead....very nice pint for the same price. Roasts were OK. Plates were too small and piled high. Roast potatoes weren't great. No salt and pepper on the table. And again, what prices...nearly £19.50 for roast pork! Finished with coffee and an affogato which was ruined by being served in a tumbler. Had to ask for sugar for the coffee. Service was poor...unattentive on a relatively quiet Sunday lunchtime...but nevertheless attracted a 12.5% service charge! I won't be going back. And as the recession bites, I suspect that this place will struggle unless it up its game and lowers its prices."
