The Bugle Inn

 Park Lane

 Twyford

 SO21 1QS

Tel:  01962 714888

Vegetarian: Yes

Parking: Own car parks

Wheelchairs: Easy

Loos: Above average

Visited June 2008

Congratulations to chef Lennie Carr-Roberts and Francesca Luckett, the new owners of this very tasteful eatery for both the food and the decor.  The Bugle was closed for sometime but due to the persistence of the villagers in fighting plans for its redevelopment it was recently re-opened and am I sure it will do very well.

We were five for lunch on Monday 30th June and although outside dining was available we chose to sit inside.  Plenty of parking by the way, in their own car park to the left before the pub under an archway!   We all went for the lunchtime menu rather than the snack menu, both are available between 12 & 3 Monday  - Saturday. 

 
From a choice of 6 starters two had avocado, prawn and crab salad, served with a light seafood dressing, £5.95 or £10.95 for main course.  Two had fresh seared scallops, with crispy bacon and lemon dressing £6.95/£12.95 for main course, and one fig and Parma ham salad served with Laverstoke mozzarella, olives and dressing £5.95. 
 
Three of the starters could be chosen as main courses plus another 5 choices so we tried a Laverstoke pork chop with mustard sauce, mash and side salad £12.95.  Two had roast butternut and goats cheese risotto served with feta salad £11.95. One a fresh Sashimi tuna steak, grilled pink and served with green beans, egg. fresh anchovies, potatoes and lemon dressing £12.95.  Last choice a char grilled free range chicken topped with tomato, Parma ham, olives, basil & mozzarella plus feta salad £11.95.
 
From the pudding menu, of which there was a choice of 6, we only had the vanilla ice cream and espresso shot £5.25 and a fresh mango, with Malibu and coconut ice cream £5.25 but obviously with 5 spoons!   
 
We all felt that you don't need long lists of choices to be completely satisfied, it makes the decisions easier and you know everything is freshly cooked.  The two young waiters were extremely polite and very attentive, even though the place was busy.  Forgot to say the bottle of Rioja @ £15.95 was excellent, together with the freshly brewed coffee with Amaretto biscuits.   We were five very satisfied people who will return!  

Cost £ £ £ £ £ £

 

Quality of food  3/5    

Variety of menu  3/5
Staff & Service  4/5    
Ambience, setting and decor  4/5
Value for money  3/5  

Total Yummy Factor 17/25

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5/5 = Cannot be improved upon, 4/5 = Very good, 3/5 = Good, 2/5 = Satisfactory, 1/5 = Poor, 0/5 = Terrible
The higher the "Yummy" factor, the better the food & service.  The higher the number of £ signs the more expensive.  ( Roughly one £ sign = £5 per head )
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