Mugged

Or at least I feel like I have been by the most politest muggers in the whole wide world, the staff at La Stalla Italian restaurant in Clophill. £56.30 a head for a 3 course meal that was at best average. The service on the other hand was excellent.

OK, the drinks bill was nearly £200 for 10 people, but even so, not great vfm foodwise. I had pheasent for the first time, and based on this experience, the last as well.

Still, better news on the breakfast front. Had the full English in The George in Hitchin. A rather gloomy looking pub, but what it lacked in decor was more than made up for by the friendliness of the owner and the quality and value of the breakfast. £4.95 inclusive of a cup of tea and as good as anything we have had elsewhere, sometimes at double the price. Just goes to show - you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

We will be heading back there in the new year for the 1st boys night to see if they can match the breakfast with their full menu offerings.