A new place with familiar faces, some of the staff were from the previous restaurant.
The decor was little more upscale, the lighting was low to reflect the ambiance of fine dinning. The buffet tables are now replaced with dinning tables with a great view of the open kitchen. On walls are clusters of family photos in various food preparation, antique butcher scales in middle of dinning hall.
Looks to me it will be great place for a party or on a date.
They only server local beer which is great that they support local businesses. I had the Beau's Lug Tread its a organic beer. It was surprisingly good, crisp with a hint of fruit it compliment my meal quite well. The wait staff was very attentive, even ask me what I think of the beer. She told me they offer a beer sampler where you can choose 4 different types in smaller portion, will definitely try that next time.
I had the roast beef sandwich with au jus and my party had a tavern burger and tenderloin steak.
The roast beef sandwich was nicely toasted on a panini grill, the beef had a slight pink and tender. The horse radish dressing was mild. The au jus had a light hint of smoke flavour and perfectly seasoned. The first bite of the au jus dipped sandwich tells me hey they know what they are doing.
The tenderloin was as good as The Keg so I am told and they were very accommodating with the baked potatoes having all the fixings on the side. If only they could server it on a hot plate then it would be perfect.
On an early Saturday evening the place quite busy, our wait staff was great and even the manager I think, came over and ask how everything was.
This could be the making of a great place for steak and ale. Will be back to try the prime rib next.