The Shoe Inn, Exton

Today's pub adventure had us heading south to Exton in Hamshire to sample the Shoe Inn. It was a clear day just perfect for meandering through the Meon Vally. Merrilyn chose this particular pub because of the quality of the food and produce. The Inn has a veggie garden out back where they grow a lot of the fresh produce used by the chef. The remainder is sourced locally. Whilst it didn't quite have the atmosphere of the Fox & Hounds the food was spectacular. James had his usual roast and yorkie. Whilst I had a delicious venison cooked to perfection and Merrilyn enjoyed a ploughman's. We couldn't pass up pudding so followed all that with cheese, sticky pudding, and mulled wine. Our journey home took us through tiny country lanes between fields dotted with sheep and, of course, alight with that warm late Autumn sun.

We've posted a few photos here.