"I came to the oak on a Wednesday for dinner with my girlfriend. The second we stepped foot through the door we felt welcomed. Being the time of year it is and the time we decided to dine it was quiet whilst still exceedingly atmospheric. After being served our drinks by the attentive bar staff (a very lovely lady whos name escapes me), the head chef alex struck up a conversation with us from behind the bar. Clearly a man that knows his food, his menu and commands a perfect execution of the dishes he prepares. Whilst we were perusing the menu, the chef; Alex, instead of forcing the most expensive items on the menu upon us, helped us to find items that perfectly suited what we were looking for. Having worked in hospitality for years myself, both back and front of house, ive never met a chef so forthwright in customer engagement whilst maintaing pure proffesionalism. Being a cold and horribly wet novemeber eve, i setteld on the trio of sausages with mash, peas and hands down the best onion gravy ive ever had the pleasure to consume! My other half went for the venison and squash hot-pot. We ended up sharing both between us as each dish warrented food envy from either side. With the complex flavours, presentation and quality of the food, youd expect a hefty price tag. But that is also not the case. I cannot wait to return and i cannot stop recommending this gem hidden in the grassy rough of the country side."
