The Lamb

We were lost. Very, very lost. Looking for a small country lane deep in the Oxfordshire countryside was not an easy undertaking. We eventually found where we were looking for but more interestingly, from the point of view of this post, we also stumbled across a rather charming country pub. The pub in question was the Lamb in Little Milton.

It first attracted out attention by virtue of the fact that it had a thatched roof. Quaint to the point of cliché but still rather fun. It appeared to be the social hub of a small community consisting largely of thatched buildings.

Initially we just went in for drinks. Inside I was delighted to find good ale at a reasonable price. More importantly, it had a warm and friendly atmosphere. However, while the inside was lovely, the real show-stopper was the outside. As well as the thatched roof and the ample car park there is an absolutely gorgeous garden complete with some very friendly rabbits (whose numbers bear no relation to the specials board). In the summer it's a glorious place to spend some time with a couple of pints.

Like our first contact with the Black Prince, our first contact was enough to have us wanting more. If the settings and drinks weren't enough, the menu was positively seductive. It has subsequently become a firm favourite and one of our regular haunts

Now on to the food bit; it's spectacular. Good, hearty country fare was the order of the day. It was beautifully cooked and elegantly presented. Better still, the portions were huge. There's no chance of still feeling hungry at the end of your meal! Style-wise; it is best described as exceptional home cooking. In the many meals I've had there I have had the pleasure of eating pate, lamb tagine, curry (not for the faint hearted), roast lunch and much, much more.

Another key point is the fact that it's dog friendly although beware; your dog will have to get on with Benjamin the resident, fluffy, border collie that roams around later in the evening. They will also have to cope with copious cuddles from Megan; one of the girls that works in the bar.

If you're looking for some good fun and a bit of a laugh to go with your meal then I can highly recommend the quiz that takes place on the first Thursday of every month. Prizes range from wine to bin bags via chocolate and cash. Rounds are on a variety of topics including beer and cakes, music  and obscure baby photos.

So in conclusion, if you want a lovely pub in a picturesque setting with the possibility of some excellent food and the guarantee of a warm welcome then you will struggle to find somewhere better than the lamb.

TFB