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RESTAURANT REVIEW
OUR EXPERIENCE
We were booked in for a Wednesday night at 7.30pm, which
also happened to be when The Victoria’s regular ‘Live Music’
night is on. To be serenaded on arrival with a talented singer by
a roaring pub fire and room full of happy guests laughing and
enjoying their evening – was simply magical. We instantly felt
relaxed and at ease after a stressful day.
Simon was there to meet and greet his guests on our evening
(as he so often is) and what warmer welcome could you want.
We were seated by the log fire and a stones-throw from a
well-known former British tennis player. Star-spotting is not
uncommon here by the way!
The menu we were presented with was a one page, no frills,
simplistic yet enticing selection of the Best of British.
SENSATIONAL STARTERS
Among the tantalising selection of Starters was The Victoria’s
signature Beer Battered Oysters with Seaweed Mayonnaise and
renowned Salmon Ceviche with Sorrel and Caper Berries. (Devils
on Horseback in the Snack Section is a must try too... we know
from previous outings.)
After much deliberation, we opted for the Mushroom Parfait
with Sweet & Sour Onions on Brioche. The parfait was delicious;
lightly whipped to perfection and garnished with thinly sliced
mushrooms - displayed in such an architectural way it resembled
a flowering white blossom.
Our team member remarked, “It looks more like a work of art
than a Fungus.”
Every morsel was finished and any remaining shred of the
delicious pink parfait was mopped up by the accompanying
toasted brioche. It took 24 hours to make (as does any good,
culinary masterminded parfait) and yet was devoured in 2.4
minutes!
In our defence it tasted so good, we really couldn’t help it.
We also chose the Cauliflower Soup with Cheese Crumble
and Chives as our second starter. A flavoursome, healthy, Vegan
option – the soup was of perfect creamy consistency and the
cheese flakes complimented the dish perfectly, adding that
much needed crunch and twist of flavour. We joked (as we seem
to do a lot these days, apologies there) that Cauliflower Soup
doesn’t normally pack a punch - but this would definitely be
billed as the Muhammad Ali of Soups on Fight Night in Vegas.
MASTERFUL MAINS
Having already paid homage to our Vegan friends in the
starting act, we knew that Meat and Fish dishes were the ones to
sample for Main Course.
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