The Earl Spencer (Southfields)

• Having access to a car for me these days is proving to be a dream
• A charming Edwardian pub which was recently awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin
• Parking (again not me) here at The Earl Spencer is a bit of a problem
• The Earl Spencer really is a great local
• Accessible wine list this is the sort of place you only wish was on your doorstop
• Bib Gourmands are awarded to restaurants or pubs who offer good food
• 50 mark for the two of us with a pint of ale each
• To start we opted for the risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and basil
• Could have done with a little more seasoning but otherwise its nice crispy batter made up for the shortfall
• Especially if they were pairing it with some braised put lentils
• To look at you wouldn't have guessed with its brown tinged colour but it was much softer than expected
• Still it was very nice plate of food which could have been even greater if that skin was just given a little more time
• I remember the first time I ate really good fish and chips and fell in love with the British classic
• There wasn't much in terms of seasoning but that was easily rectified ourselves
• The side salad was again redundant and considering they went all out with the chips
• Norfolk apple and treacle tart served with double cream really hit the spot
• Perfectly baked with a beautiful evenly coloured golden base
• The Earl Spencer was a nice surprise to come across
• Outside seating in the summer and a good selection of drinks with the added bonus of some good quality pub food
• Very nice cabbage and root vegetables with the pork though
• Overall a very accompanying pub (we stuck to our table but people were chopping and changing)
• A nice gastro pub with plenty of seating
• They only have one veggie option each evening and you don't know what it is until that afternoon

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