I remembered it as being an ideal venue for a get-together, light, spacious, and comfortable.

Then, there were around 15 of us, this time there were just two, looking for a relaxing Saturday lunch after a hectic working week – and proving the Brewers Fayre venue an ideal location for an enjoyable meal whatever the occasion.

A glance at the menu, however, could leave you with a problem... what to choose, particularly if you suffer from indecision.

For there is a comprehensive choice on offer, whatever your taste or appetite, and no matter how much of a picky eater you are there will surely be something that takes your fancy.

For those wanting a full three course meal, the first decision is a choice from eight starters, including the usual choices as well as the likes of cheese and spinach tart and mushroom melt.

Then comes the tricky bit... the main course.

I counted six grill dishes (including steaks, gammon, mixed grill), four fish, six chicken (including chicken tikka masala, Thai red king prawn curry), pasta dishes (among others field mushroom and mascarpone pasta), salads and other vegetarian options – chilli, spicy enchiladas, moussaka and tomato risotto.

Not to mention other pub favourites, pie and cornish pasty, and a choice of four roasts on Sunday.

With no need to worry about the clock, or an afternoon's work, I went for the mixed grill (£9.99).

A meat eater's delight on paper, it didn't disappoint when it arrived.

Four ounce rump steak (cooked how I asked), gammon steak, two sausages, fried egg (nice and runny), chips, peas, tomato, pan fried mushrooms (and for an extra 50p onion rings).

My colleague went for the less calorie-counting option from the fish dishes – fillet of Atlantic salmon served with new potatoes, hollandaise sauce and side salad (£7.99).

This was a generous piece of salmon, nicely cooked, with a separate jug of sauce.

It was nice to be able to add the sauce rather than have it already on the plate.

My colleague was also complimentary on the salad, served with a tasty vinaigrette dressing.

Although she was in a much better position, calorie-speaking, to think about a dessert, I couldn't resist either.

Again there was a difficult choice from options including lemon and blackcurrant sponge, clotted cream cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding.

My colleague chose the latter (£3.50), another generous portion served with a rich sauce and a choice of custard, cream or ice cream.

Again the custard arrived separately to add yourself.

Being well satisfied in every sense with my main course, I still couldn't resist the profiteroles (£3.50).

These were nice and light, served with a warm chocolate flavour fudge sauce and cream.

Star rating HHHH