The Fleece is great for grazing
So says Denise Barkley, editor-at-large of Oxfordshire Limited Edition, who popped in for supper recently.
Denise was visiting to check out our fab new look as well as something from chef Michael’s summer menu.
She liked what she saw, noting that the revamp “introduces a fresh new look with a nod to the town’s heritage. The judicious use of mirrors to open up the darker corners has worked wonders, and this busy pub had even more of its usual atmospheric buzz”.
Onto the food.
“The summer menu echoed the warmer weather, with lots of light, fresh options…. I like chef Michael’s salads, so started with the superfood one – it changes seasonally and this featured flakes of smoked mackerel, puy lentils, radish and spring onion, pepped up with a citrus dressing….
…. I stayed in fishy mode with roasted hake, perfectly cooked and temptingly presented on a bed of spinach with new potatoes and a buttery sauce dotted with tiny shrimps. It was yummy, and the perfect choice for me.”
Then, it was on to dessert.
“We rounded off a great meal with puds. A rich Valrhona chocolate and hazelnut mousse with home-made shortbread for hubbie, and an iced parfait for me. It was Black Forest style with candied cherries and chocolate and it was delicious.”
The verdict?
“The staff were as equally upbeat as the new surroundings, and dining at The Fleece is always fun. You will need to book because the word is already out that the place is better than ever.”
Many thanks, Denise, for a really lovely review. You can read it in full here Oxfordshire Limited Edition August 2015
