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Diner at various spots…
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 5:20 pm
by raaver
Hi All.
As we are going for Riat this year, I was curious if anyone could help me out with restaurants around various fields. In Criclade, near Fairford, is the Ancient Raj still a restaurant..? They apparently had a fire in Nov 21, but I can’t find anything else about it. Facebook says they’re open. If anyone could help
With this one… appreciated…
And at Mildenhall, the Dragon house is take away these days… it was our favorite, but sitting in there is not an option anymore… anyone with a good alternative, also for Swindon area….?
Robert
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 10:06 am
by iainpeden
I stopped at the Swindon North premier Inn recently at Blunsden - the Cold Harbour pub next door is excellent but you would need to book during RIAT.
This year I am stopping in Cirencester and, having checked it out, there looks like a good number of pubs and restaurants there.
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:41 am
by Blackcat1
I stay at the Inn for All Seasons near Burford, which takes me about 25 minutes to get to from the eastern end at Flyby camping Always had lovely meals there, although a bit pricey. Bit they do excellent steaks , an excellent fish menu & good ale.
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:20 am
by Alf
For Mildenhall depends if you mean a diner or dinner. For a diner then the Angels Cafe at Mildenhall is good (and about 1 minute from Folly Road)
http://www.angels-cafe.net/menu/
For Dinner the Bull at the Barton Mills roundabout is good pub food,
https://bullinn-bartonmills.com/fresh-f ... ant/menus/
Mickeys is still there but base access is required to get to it.
https://restaurantguru.com/Mickeys-Beck-Row
Would be interested to know of any good Indian/Chinese in Mildenahll. Did go to the Thai once but that was ages ago (seem to remember it was good though).
http://www.enthaising.co.uk/menu.html
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:53 am
by slogen51
Mildenhall - Kings Head on Beck Row is pleasant enough
I went there last Thursday or was it Friday? Decent pint at £3.50 and a tasty rump steak and chips for £9.95
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:30 am
by Blackcat1
The Riverside Hotel in Mildenhall was very nice , each time I stayed. Jude's Ferry , West row used to be lovely . Who remembers the Smoke House Inn !? Miss that place! The Red Lion, Icklingham served lovely food, sadly I think that shut a while back? There was also a nice pub/ restaurant near Fordham that served a lovely Thai Green curry, can't remember the name of it, but have a photo of it somewhere . Sorry to drone on but this post has me reminiscing of happy family trips to East Anglia
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:09 am
by paddyboy
Not a ‘drone’ at all, Gareth
You’ve got my old grey cells remembering our visits to those as well
Black Pearl is a decent Chinese option at Mildenhall as well
Paddyboy
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 11:35 pm
by Philly1971
Close to Mildenhall, the Walnut Tree in Worlington does well above average pub grub. Normally treat the missus to lunch there when she comes with. However, as a self confessed foodie, the Packhorse Inn in Moulton is on a different level, worth a trip and stay on its own.
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:24 am
by raptor9
Ah, Jude's Ferry. Happy memories when my Airshow friends were still alive!!. Most have gone now...........
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:21 am
by Blackcat1
raptor9 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:24 am
Ah, Jude's Ferry. Happy memories when my Airshow friends were still alive!!. Most have gone now...........
Me too. Family & Friends
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:21 am
by Blackcat1
paddyboy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:09 am
Not a ‘drone’ at all, Gareth
You’ve got my old grey cells remembering our visits to those as well
Black Pearl is a decent Chinese option at Mildenhall as well
Paddyboy
Nice to reminisce buddy
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 2:23 pm
by paddyboy
Absolutely, mate
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 1:17 pm
by bizfreeq
Spice Lounge Indian restaurant in Mildenhall is very good, 32 High St IP28 7EA
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 1:34 pm
by Philly1971
I see the Chequers in Eriswell has re-opened, with a Smokehose style menu. Anyone tried it?
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 1:41 pm
by slogen51
Judes Ferry do a decent carvery on a Sunday - basic food but a lovely garden by the canal
( A friend of mine told me we were banned in the 70/80's but I can't recall that - anyway new people have been born and are running it now!)
I went to Eriswell pub - friendly enough but I didn't eat. I have a thing about the managers friends and family lounging around the pub - but only visited once two weeks ago so maybe not as clique all the time.
The kings Head I think , in beck row, is definitely worth a visit and I will do at the next convenient time - maybe Monday evening after the Kwaytarr eagles arrive !
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 5:55 pm
by Blackcat1
slogen51 wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 1:41 pm
Judes Ferry do a decent carvery on a Sunday - basic food but a lovely garden by the canal
( A friend of mine told me we were banned in the 70/80's but I can't recall that - anyway new people have been born and are running it now!)
I went to Eriswell pub - friendly enough but I didn't eat. I have a thing about the managers friends and family lounging around the pub - but only visited once two weeks ago so maybe not as clique all the time.
The kings Head I think , in beck row, is definitely worth a visit and I will do at the next convenient time - maybe Monday evening after the Kwaytarr eagles arrive !
The beef stroganoff at Jude's Ferry mmmmm
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 8:10 pm
by Philly1971
slogen51 wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 1:41 pm
I went to Eriswell pub - friendly enough but I didn't eat. I have a thing about the managers friends and family lounging around the pub - but only visited once two weeks ago so maybe not as clique all the time.
Yeah, it’s always a bit uneasy visiting that sort of pub, but then again, if having friends & family helps keep the place open then who am I to argue, when you think how many pubs have gone, it’s a terrible shame. The last time we visited we went to the New Inn at Hockwold, and it was the penultimate day before the then owners closed. Such a shame, these people work hard, but are just not earning a living to warrant that dedication.
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sat May 07, 2022 8:54 am
by Blackcat1
Had a beautiful steak at a pub in Mildenhall once but can’t remember the name of i?. I remember a few of the owners pet cats sitting on the chairs under some of the tables fast asleep!!
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sat May 07, 2022 9:25 am
by Mike
Blackcat1 wrote: ↑Sat May 07, 2022 8:54 am
Had a beautiful steak at a pub in Mildenhall once but can’t remember the name of i?. I remember a few of the owners pet cats sitting on the chairs under some of the tables fast asleep!!
We had a meal in (probably) the same pub in Mildenhall in 2007 which had a very overweight cat lurking under the tables, it was called Mister Mittens and it's belly almost dragged along the ground.
I can't remember the pub's name either but I think it was on the High Street.
Here he is............................
Re: Diner at various spots…
Posted: Sat May 07, 2022 10:19 am
by uncle whikas
Ah , Jude's Ferry a great place, Shepherds pie with cheesy topping, Mauldons Black Adder.
Game of pool with the locals Camped on the front lawn by the river Lark for the airshow
and the beer festivals that they held there.Memories
