The Folley Inn 

Whippingham

Isle of Wight

Tel 01983 297171

Revisted December 2008

The Folly was typically heaving as we arrived by boat.  Having pre-ordered the 3 course Christmas lunch special we were shown to our suitably decorated table - quite close to a roaring log burner to dry our wet sailing clothes!


Most of us chose the King Prawn Cocktail whilst one had the Chicken Liver Parfait.  These were well presented and there was plenty to eat.  For our main course again most of us chose to stick with the traditional Hand Carved Roast Turkey and all the trimmings.  There was lashings of turkey and we were heartily stuffed by the time we finished!  One of the group had Barbary Duck Breast with Morello cherry sauce.  All I can say is that it must have been a much bigger duck than I normally see on our local pond - the breast was over an inch thick!  For desert we ranged from the traditional Christmas pub,to a Cherry and White Chocolate Torte whilst I had Vanilla Cream profiteroles with dark Belgian chocolate sauce - very nice!

 
Before the meal we each had a pint of beer/cider, and with the meal had two bottles of the house Merlot.  Our 3 course set menu was £15.95 and after adding the alcohol we each paid just under £25 which we all agreed was terrific value.

Cost £ £ £ £ £

1. Quality of food  4/5    
2. Variety of menu  4/5
3. Staff & Service  4/5    
4. Ambience, setting and decor  3/5
5. Value for money  4/5  

Total Yummy Factor 19/25

Guest Report HC                    

Revisited May 2007... still waiting for SA's full review!!

They are still dancing on the tables and serving excellent food especially considering how busy it always is.  Friendly efficient staff and great atmosphere.  We enjoyed chicken curry, chilli, steak and kidney pudding, lamb shank and garlic and paprika chicken.  All excellent!

Cost £ £ £ £

Report SM

Yummy Factor 8/10

Visited August 2004

This is really SM's regular weekend hangout & so when she is able she is going to do the full report!  SM & myself went over to visit our yachtie friends one Sunday & we all went here for lunch.  It was great to meet the widely liked Landlord & Landlady, Andy & Cheryl.  They have made this inn incredibly popular.  Apparently on Sat. nights the joint is jumping & everyone dances on the tables, great fun!  This is the place to come for a welcoming atmosphere.

 We chose Roast Lamb, Fish Pie, illustrated here,  The Crew Pot ( pork goulash ) & a Minted Lamb Casserole.  All very tasty.  I of course couldn't resist a very sweet concoction called Caramel Apple Betty, very yummy.  Had a couple of bottles of house white.

Cost £ £ £

Report CJ

Yummy Factor 8/10

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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