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For main courses Iwent for the grilled rump well done steak is about as much fun to eatIt’salwaysapleasureto
of Welsh beef, field mushroom, mustard as the charred remains of last year’s bonfire.dineatthewonderful
baked tomato and peppercorn sauce, whilst However,The Waterloo served up anWaterlooinNewport,
Dave chose his favourite meat -braised immense offering, which, even though wellwhichisexactlywhyI
belly pork which came with star anise glaze, done, was so tender and smooth that it leftfoughttoothandnail,
chanternay carrots and potato royale. me astounded!That’sright –well done steak
can be just as flavoursome as rare steak, youandpulledthe“I’mthe
Now,being pregnant, my taste has just need the Waterloo’ssecret!Editor”cardwhenthe
become somewhat bland in recent months –TriedandTastedcame
not by choice you understand, so this Dave’sbelly pork was also excellent.Aupfortherestaurant.
dalliance with seafood (that came in the huge portion, it was again light andAndIwon.
form of something other than fish fingers) beautifully cooked to the point of perfection,
was abig step for me. Thankfully,my leaving Dave in somewhat of afood daze!
My husband and Ibooked in for a pregnant self coped with it quite well and
Saturday’sevening dining, and to be honest, more than enjoyed the wonderful tastes and On to puddings,which after such good
it was our scheduled treat for the week! The texture that my starter offered up. In fact, I starters and mains were obligatory,really.
atmosphere that this place exudes is was left wanting more –the flavours were The Waterloo is one of the few venues that
immense, and the minute you walk through beautiful and the mango chilli salsa, well, I’ve dined at where the pudding doesn’tsit
the door,before you even take your coat off, that was incredible. Dave’ssoup was also heavily on top of your starter and main –it
you know that you’re in for something outstandingbyall accounts and incredibly somehow manages to break it all up and
special!As one of the oldest pubs in the city, flavoursome. dissolvebeautifully.The puddings menu
and with aboat-load of history behind it, it varies seasonally,but is always full of
is hardly surprising that the feel of the place Of course, the mark of agood starter is delightful offerings.
is so strong –and this is only added to on that you’re ready and waiting for more of
weekends when the restaurant’sin-house what the chef has to offer once the plates are The Early Bird Menu costs £15.95 for
pianist tinkles the ivories right throughout clean, and our main courses did not two courses and £18.95 for three courses
the night. As we were booked in fairly early disappoint–infact they surpassed the between 6pm and 7pm, and costs £19.95 for
we opted for the Waterloo’sEarly Bird starter (something Iwouldn’thave thought two courses and £21.95 for three courses
Menu, which has afantastic selection of possible!). from 7pm until 9pm.
dishes on offer.Ofcourse, the alacarte
menu runs all night too, but the Early Bird BookingisadvisedattheiswonderfulAgain, referring to my pregnancy and the
was more than tempting enough for us. venueandifyouloveitasmuchaswedo,appalling effect it’shad on my taste in food,
itisthemust-dinevenueforthecomingmy rump of beef had to be cooked in the
Iopted for the crab and salmon fritter festiveperiod.Visitway that only those who have never had a
with mango chilli salsa and roasted www.thewaterloohotel.co.ukformorerare steak have it done. That’sright –Ihad
Mediterranean vegetables to start, whilst information,orcall01633264266forto have it cremated, which, to be honest, is
hubby Dave went for the home-made soup probably the biggest bug bear Ihave about bookings.
of the day (spicy parsnip). bringing anew life into the world. Usually a
TheEasyWay toYourFiveADayAPubFitForARoyal
At the end of June this year,Nicola fyou’re looking to get your five aday the easy They both regularly drive through the Riverford
andAndrew took over as landlord and Iway,then why have your fruit and veg delivered countryside, via the Riverford Farm Shop on there
landlady of theThe RoyalAlbert, directly to your door each week?Anne and Steve way down to Dartmouth, where they keep their
Maindee. Since then, they’ve worked Hampson are the Cardiffand Newport Riverford yacht "Genie".
hard to keep the pub running as well franchisees.
as it always has done, ensuring that it In fact this isThey have been
remains afavourite with locals and where the firstdelivering the
regulars. idea came tofinest quality
investigate aorganic fruit andCurrently,two can dine for just £8 at
franchise. Theyveg across thethe pub, when you choose your dish
were so impressedarea since 2003.offthe Specials menu. Unlike the
with the quality ofsuper-pubs, all food on this menu is
the produce, andTheir past careersprepared freshly in-house to order.
the ethical way theare afar cry fromDishes include Spaghetti Bolognaise,
business was run,where they findhomemade curry and many more
they are fortunatethemselves today:besides.
enough to now beAnne has done
running their ownvarious thingsReal ales are also available.At any
franchise and werefrom milkingone time you can sample two guest
in fact runner-upcows to assistantales and favourites Old Speckled Hen
franchisee of themanager for Lauraand London Pride are ‘on the pull’
year 2008!Ashley,whilsttoo! So, for afriendly and great
Steve has been aatmosphere why not head to the Royal
self-employed builder in the past. He is currentlyAlbert in Maindee. Youcan find it on
employed at Llanwern Steelworks and helpsAnneAlbertAvenue. For bookings call
as much as possible –heisusually thrown in at the01633 215616.
Surftowww.riverford.co.ukformoreinfodeep end when adriver is sick or has aholiday!
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