This is more an ode to spring than a review, but never mind. Is there any finer feeling than that of the onset of spring?
It felt like Spring on Saturday. There was a chill in the air, but just a hint of warmth in the sun. Enough to make you turn your face instinctively to soak up anything on offer. It was the light that really made the difference though. Full light rendering everything bright and fresh, not the fleeting, blinding light you get from a glancing winter sun.
So being outside felt right. And the pub felt right too. The Stag's Head, a recent Thornbridge takeover (was it not just The Stag until recently?) did the job admirably. Picnic tables in the sun, well kept, quality beer and traditional, ungussied pub grub.
I couldn't fault the pie, a proper full crust effort with a dark, almost marmitey steak filling. Great clods of homely mash and peas on the side, and a jug of onion gravy. Completely satisfying, and warming to the core, setting us up for one more pint outdoors.
So we drank another, then down the hill to warmer climes to drink some more. A perfect Saturday afternoon.
£6.50 for pie, mash, peas and gravy. Pint essential. Al fresco dining recommended.
8/10
15 Psalter Lane
Sheffield
S11 8YL
http://mystagshead.co.uk/home.html
It felt like Spring on Saturday. There was a chill in the air, but just a hint of warmth in the sun. Enough to make you turn your face instinctively to soak up anything on offer. It was the light that really made the difference though. Full light rendering everything bright and fresh, not the fleeting, blinding light you get from a glancing winter sun.
So being outside felt right. And the pub felt right too. The Stag's Head, a recent Thornbridge takeover (was it not just The Stag until recently?) did the job admirably. Picnic tables in the sun, well kept, quality beer and traditional, ungussied pub grub.
I couldn't fault the pie, a proper full crust effort with a dark, almost marmitey steak filling. Great clods of homely mash and peas on the side, and a jug of onion gravy. Completely satisfying, and warming to the core, setting us up for one more pint outdoors.
So we drank another, then down the hill to warmer climes to drink some more. A perfect Saturday afternoon.
£6.50 for pie, mash, peas and gravy. Pint essential. Al fresco dining recommended.
8/10
15 Psalter Lane
Sheffield
S11 8YL
http://mystagshead.co.uk/home.html
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