The Rectory is a classy little place on Saint Paul's Square at the heart of the jewelry quarter. The traditional English food is great quality, well presented and tastes delish. The 2 for 1 cocktail deal on Thursdays is also a nice touch, although the free cocktail has to be the same as the paid for one and they aren't a touch on the bitters & twisted venues. I had baked Brie boxes for starter and the 8oz sirloin steak for main course, both were beautiful and really well cooked, and the belly pork looked fantastic. Service was a little sporadic with dishes served up at different times but all in all, a great tasting meal and nice little venue.
The steak was amazing, tender, tasty and cooked to perfection (I always have my steak rare) and the chunky chips were a thing to behold. The mushroom sauce could have been better, as it was a little on the bland side, however it didn’t take anything away from the fantastic steak. The pork belly was also a hit with our group and looked fantastic when it turned up on the table. The crackling was crunchy enough to get everyone paying attention and the black pudding mash looked creamy and fluffy...on the whole it was a great night. The food was fantastic and I’d definitely recommend a trip to try the steak.
In a quiet spot near the church, the bar is warm and welcoming with a range of beers including Leffe on tap.
The food is good too with a nice range of pub grub and less traditional dishes that includes a small Tapas range, burgers, chicken en croute, steaks and liver & bacon: mains generally cost £10-15.
A few special offers through the week and a reasonable selection of wines make it well worth a visit: recommended.
Friendly staff, but only on-street parking.
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