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| - We came here for a holiday event not knowing what to expect. I've never heard of this place nor did I know what a Cornish pasty was. We knew the event included an open bar, food, live music, and appetizers which all lead up to a good night out. There was a private area sectioned off for the event. I didn't get to experience it as a normal customer walking in. However, we had such a great time at the event, we completely plan on coming back for another night out!
Initially, upon entering, I felt that I was walking into an upscale punk rock pub. I loved the vibe - dark walls with modern décor, live band area, clean space, friendly bartenders/waitstaff, multiple types of seating with long tables and billiards by the bar. There was live music and the band was freaking awesome - played covers to a lot of 90s rock/grunge music. The appetizers included a variety of sliced deli meats, sliced apples, and a variety of cheese. The open bar was just that. I enjoyed two mandarine flavored vodka and soda - the bartending staff served it with a smile, and I didn't wait long for a drink at all. The overall service at the event was great - everyone we encountered was kind, helpful, and attentive. The also had a serve yourself water station at the bar which was nice in between drinks (no one wants to be THAT drunk person acting a fool with social media evidence to haunt forevermore). The pasty buffet that was set up to serve yourself. It included a variety of pasties such as Vegan Pasties, Oggie Pasties, Chicken Tikka Masala Pasties, and Carne Adovada Pasties.
Now, this was my first encounter with a Cornish pasty. What struck me was how incredibly similar Cornish pasties are to Latin empanadas. The biggest difference is the stuffing (it would be a stretch to say you're going to find a rutabaga in an empanada). The Cornish pasty crust is also more buttery and flakier than an empanada. However, both dishes have half moon shape with a similar braid along the edge/seal. My husband and I sampled 'The Oggie' which had a steak, potatoes, onion, and rutabaga mixture--think super comfort food. We also sampled ' The Carne Adovada' which was a spicy mixture of pork red chili stew, Mexican style rice, hatch chili, and cheddar cheese. That was my favorite since it kicked it up a notch in the spice department.
I checked the normal menu out, and the food is very reasonably priced. You're looking at $10 - 12 per pasty. The pasties themselves are generously portioned. You won't walk away hungry. However, you could always add a side or dessert to fill er' up. This is a perfect place to come with a group of friends to enjoy a chic pub atmosphere, drinks, some music, and Cornish pasty comfort food. The music at the event was loud - it was hard to have a conversation. However, the bad was so good that it didn't bother me one bit.
Photos: The event was dark and loud - so please excuse the poorly lit photos/videos. I can't wait to come back!
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