Husband still in Portugal working hard on his golf swing and i headed up to the gorgeous Highgate Village to meet my friend Helen for a good old pub lunch and a gossip. I was early as usual (Swedes are always on time or too early for everything) but the sun was shining and i had a wonder around exploring.
The Pub was called "The Red Lion & Sun" and it was so lovely. A large outdoor garden at the front with an array of small and large tables in the sun and also a garden in the back of the pub. Spoilt for choice! I sat outside reading the papers in the sun whilst waiting for my lunch date.
We decided to eat inside since some pesky clouds made an appearance and without the sun beaming down it was a bit chilly. Note: You have to book a table for lunch since this is one of the most popular pubs in Highgate.
We had a corner table in a little snug and the bench i sat on was apparently the favorite spot of the late Stephen Gately of Boyzone. I can understand why he liked it, private but great for people watching.
I haven't had a proper sunday roast for ages so i decided to go for the Rib of beef with all the trimmings. It was nice with great crispy/fluffy roast potatoes and an array of vegetables hiding under the beef. My only complaint would be that there wasn't enough gravy (but it was very tasty what little there was). BTW.. i still don't understand the point of the yorkshire pudding - they just don't taste of anything. I guess it is a british thing...
Helen went for the healty option of a Salmon Nicoise which looked really nice and colourful and HEALTHY. Thank God she ordered a side of chips so i didn't feel to bad about my roast ;-)
Well, it was sunday and we were in a pub - you just can't leave without having pudding right?
I loooove Sticky Toffee pudding so that was a clear choice for me.. and yes, i was not disappointed.. lovely hot and sticky pudding with an amazing toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream.. i could have licked my plate but i didn't.
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