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| - Late on a Sunday is probably not the best time to be trying out new restaurants, but I was changing planes on my way to Boston and didn't have much choice. I had two hours to make my connection so I had my choice of any place in the airport to eat. I chose that The Pub because it seemed to have the best reviews. When I walked in, there was neither a hostess nor a sign inviting me to sit myself. Since I was alone, I decided to sit at the bar, in part because there were electrical outlets at knee level where I could recharge my phone. The barn looked like it hadn't been wiped down recently and there was a toothpick where I ch. Spoiler alert: it was still there when I left.
When the barmaid (who appeared to be the only staff on duty this evening) finally showed up, I ordered a local beer made by the Great Lakes Brewing Company. I don't know the type of beer, all the menu said was the name of the brewery. I also ordered bangers and mash because if you are in a faux-British pub, you should order British pub food. Alongside the bangers and mash, there were also peas and carrots and a nontraditional vinaigrette salad.
Once the food finally arrived, everything started to look up. First, the vinaigrette salad was quite tasty, despite the lower leaves being soaked in the gravy. The carrots were shredded and laid atop the peas, and despite the lack of sauce it was all quite tasty as well. The bangers (that's sausage for you non-Brits) were spicy and were apparently skinless, as I could easily cut them with my fork. Finally, the only problem I had with the mashed potatoes was the relatively small quantity served on the plate. The plate was rather crowded, but I would preferred more potatoes and fewer peas.
Overall, I give this establishment one star based on the quality of service, and five stars based on the quality of the food and beer.
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