CityLife

John Peel (appropriately) once said that a village has a pub, a hamlet doesn't. Padfield is more like a hamlet with a smattering of houses, but 360 degree fields and views. Even if there were nothing else there, people would visit Padfield just to experience the Peels.<br /> <br /> Run by Helen and Phil Flanagan, it's got the lot. Real ales and well stocked bar (and a mean wine list), accommodation, games room, warm fires, dogs and walkers (and children) welcome, welcoming and friendly staff (and locals) being an historic building character and charm galore. On nice days you can sit out the back and marvel at the views. And the food. The foooood!<br /> <br /> With a great regular menu and oft-changing specials, believe me you can't make a bad choice. I know, I've had virtually everything, on different occasions! My particular favourites are the minted lamb henry, homemade steak pudding, and the eton mess cheesecake....OH! And the quality is consistent.<br /> <br /> With special occasions catered for, in addition to lovely touches like Christmas Carols with a brass band accompanied with turkey butties, I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. And I don't!<br /> <br /> Visit it. Breathtaking scenery, and a pub like you thought only existed on Sunday night dramas. Welcome to Padfield - you'll never leave!<br />