Mel visits award winning Ring O Bells
Having already heard great things about the Ring O Bells and seen Chef Andy King on stage at the Great British Food Festival I didnt my arm twisting when a friend suggested we go. After a hard day's work at Oring HQ I was starving... well ready for full 3 courses!
When we arrived there was a party in the back room which looked pretty cool and a good atmosphere was building. The bar/restaurant area was filling with diners.
We got a fantastic welcome from the young staff, and service from them and manager Ian was fantastic throughout. But alas... onto the food!
For starter my partner had the Soup of the Day, curried Cauliflour and it was beautiful. Well balanced and very tasty. The Smoked Haddock Fishcake was soft in the middle with a think crispy coating and a poached egg that bulged before popping its yokey goodness.
A great start. By now there was a lot more diners in, many seemed to be regulars... I was started to see why they would come back time and again.
For main I had a 8oz Rump Steak with a Varinatha Pepper crust. The meat itself was amazing - clearly a product that has taken Andy and Ian a lot of research finding a great supplier. The Pepper crust was interesting without overbearing the meat and the chips were top drawer.
My partners Fish and Chips was very rustic and looked great. Another fantastic success.
So, having been hungry all day I was starting to feel I had hit my limit. But when asked, I just couldnt bring myself to turning down a look at the Dessert menu. We took a punt on Key Lime pie after constantly being told by Nerdo in the office that its the best dessert out there (I'm more of a chocolate freak normally). Two spoons with that.
As you can see it was really well presented. Cracking taste and texture too, I think Nerdo is onto something here! The bottle of red (free with the onionring voucher) was a cracker too, and all in it was very reasonably priced.
The award winning Ring O Bells won another two fans. It was simply splendid. One well worth a drive out for the evening. They just launched a new menu - so Ive got an excuse to go back now too, might see you there!!
Posted: Thursday 7th November 2013
ID: 5735 - 1063
About Ring O Bells
The Ring O' Bells is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Christleton, only a stones throw from the city of Chester.
We pride ourselves on offering high quality home cooking, along with a carefully selected wine list & local cask ales, which combine to produce a fantastic drinking and dining experience.
Here at the Ring O' Bells, we have 3 distinct spaces, which can be used to provide the perfect environment for any event, from Christenings and weddings, to birthdays and wakes. Whatever the occasion, whatever the needs,
we have menus to suit all tastes and diets, to make your event that extra bit special.
We use local suppliers & locally sourced produce wherever possible, with changes being made seasonally to ensure we continue to provide freshness and variety to our customers. We work constantly with our valued local suppliers
to keep our products of the highest quality.
During the summer months, our garden offers customers the chance to catch a few rays, over a glass of wine or a hand pulled local ale, while the kids have a wood frame outdoor play area to keep them occupied while Mum and Dad
relax on the alfresco dining terrace.
The Glasshouse � a contemporary extension, gives an exciting dimension to the pub, creating a spectacular dining environment, perfect for hosting any special event. In the warmer months its fully retractable doors create the ideal inside/outside space.
The restaurant has a fresh look creating a vibrant place to dine. The menu changes seasonally and uses only the best quality freshest ingredients and sits alongside established favourites such as fish & chips, hand stretched stones baked pizzas and fabulous Sunday roasts.
The Village Bar is sure to wow with delicious home-made bar snacks to accompany your chosen tipple, plus it's open for tea, coffee and home-made cakes every weekday morning.
In a nutshell Ring O' Bells is a welcoming Cheshire pub combining high class food with the finest wines and beers.
