Venison & Chestnut Mushroom Pie

hoto © Anne-Marie Minhall

Out and about in between Christmas & New Year.

A chance to meet up with a couple of friends for a bite to eat at lunch at one of my favourite places ..

https://thebullandlast.co.uk   There's a quick pre-prandial here ..

https://www.thevinenw5.co.uk Apparently, the Oasis lads used to enjoy a tincture here when they started out.

Then we walk 10 minutes up the road excited to be together & looking forward to some good food.

To begin, one of the friends spies a Fish Board to share.

We're all in & here's what landed on the table ..

House Cured Gravlax, Brown Crab, Whitebait, Smoked Mackerel Paté, Deep Fried Cod Cheek, Pickled Cucumber & Fennel Salad, Soda Bread. 

A glorious way to start the afternoon.

One chum is eyeing an Onglet Steak whilst myself & the other pal have spotted a pie to share for two.

Oh. Hello. 

Slow Cooked Wild Venison, Old Spot Bacon & Chestnut Mushroom Pie, Winter Greens for two. 

Sides of Triple Fried Chips for all.

I think it's quite possibly the best pie I've ever tasted. Good pastry, excellent meaty filling & packed with flavour & seasoning.

I also loved the big spoon which arrived to serve the pie. I was Mother & did the honours. 

No dessert was required as we were all full.

So .. 

Some Sticky Toffee Pudding to share between us with Ice Cream. 

Honestly .. I could tut at myself.

Didn't though because, well, you know ..

Happy New Year.

AMM