Without intending to have a 'pub' lunch, this dark facade appeared on my left when walking towards the green, trying to think where to eat. Taken back because I never knew it existed, I was intrigued, so made my way inside.

Inside the mix of lounging sofas and tables and chairs makes a relaxing atmosphere with the background music playing away it's very friendly.

We sat in the bar area, instead of the separated dining room, and we're able to see the kitchen and bar staff busying themselves. Even though there are clearly way too many staff, either walking aimlessly, standing chatting or having staff meetings (next to us).

There is no table service in the bar area, as you would expect, so the drinks and food were both ordered simultaneously at the bar and the staff were charming which is always pleasing.

The food arrived, being the beef brisket on a bun w/chips for myself and a broccoli and stilton soup for the lady.
The soup was nice, if a little too salty and the brisket was very good. It reminded my of my mothers sweet beef curry, with it's undertones of chutney. Naturally it was very soft and juicy, with all the juice spilling onto the plate when I pressed the bun. Lovely. The hand cut chips were ok, but I'm not a fan of crispy outside and fluffy inside, but their chunkiness is good.

We finished up and paid the £27 bill and left, having to squeeze up against the wall whilst the motorway of mummies with their buggies ploughed through into the bar.

It was ok... gastro pub food, for a reasonable price for London. Nothing to particularly rave about. It serves a purpose, but lacks charm.