Very classy place … with Budvar by the jugs … I like this gastropub. They have cool rock posters along side old European circus posters adorning the walls, which sounds incongruous but seems to work. There’s also an old tile mosaic of St George slaying the dragon, making for some epic drinking. Still with all the scenery, The Peasant somehow retains a low key, leave me alone and let me drink vibe. Bless ‘em.

As for the gastro side of things, they veer toward the high brow (I’ve seen tablecloths and highly specific tableware). Although I’ve only dined in in the pub on the ground floor, there is a supposedly elegant dining room upstairs. Despite its namesake, The Peasant has a rather upmarket menu which is certainly tasty but you pay for it. I like the whitebait as a starter and can remember having a very respectable Sunday roast there once.

I was really impressed with my first visit to The Peasant and so disappointed with my second… I will explain why.

My first visit was with a friend in the summer and as we sat at the bar drinking, we decided to order some food. We decided to go for the tapas for 2 and everything was delicious! At the time it was about £12, I believe and the amount of food and the selection was good for this price. I love tapas anyway, so I was very happy.

My second visit was planned to go for the tapas. This was mid-autumn and we arrived to be told that the only sell tapas in the summer and shown the winter menu. The prices were a bit more steep, but the food all sounded delicious so we decided to stay. I had fish stew which was nice, or at least it would have been as a starter. £16 for half a bowl of soup is not my idea or a gastronomic delight. The dishes the rest of my part had were similarly minuscule..

This aside, the pub has a nice airy feel to it as has maintained a little rustic charm. I guess what I’m saying is that it’s worth a trip in the summer, but not in the winter!