L I V E 2 4 -SE V EN THE FROGMILL ON A BUSY SATURDAY EVENING
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Arriving at The Frogmill in Andoversford on a busy Saturday evening, we were taken aback by just how beautiful the setting is. The exterior is a picture-perfect Cotswolds’ postcard with rolling hills, the sound of a babbling brook and stunning gardens. On the inside, The Frogmill's 16th-century interior is warm and inviting; an eclectic mix of vintage furniture and French brocante inspired curios.
Glancing over the menu one starter jumped out; curried cod cheeks with butternut purée, a mint raita, radish and crisp strawlike potatoes adding some crunch. The cheeks were delicate and meaty, flaking apart beautifully, and worked brilliantly with the sweet butternut and mild curry spices. Sarah opted for homemade hummus and flatbreads, beautifully blistered from the grill, which were fantastic.
With a josper grill in the kitchen, we decided it would be rude not to try it out. Sarah opted for a sirloin steak and I chose the smoked whiskey glazed Gloucester Old Spot ribs; and between us we shared sides of rich creamed spinach with gruyere, parmesan and truffle fries, and beer glazed heritage carrots. Having been quickly cooked over intense heat, Sarah's steak melted in the mouth, and my ribs were huge with tasty meat falling off the bones. The glaze was sticky, sweet and left me wanting more even after the last bone was scraped clean.
Stuffed to the brim, the constant array of desserts going past our table proved too much and we caved in. Sarah chose a very unmessy Eton Mess with fresh strawberries, cream, a tart sorbet and long sticks of chewy meringue. Exceedingly sweet but deliciously summery, she was in her element. My chocolate delice with chocolate soil and salted maple ice cream was pretty moreish and surprisingly not too rich. I could almost have eaten a second.
It would be remiss of me not to mention the service too, which was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. No request or question was too much trouble and Sophie, our waitress, was a delight from start to finish. We've often said how service can make or break a meal; thank you Sophie for making our evening so enjoyable.
The Frogmill is a great addition to the Cotswold food scene. It's gorgeous inside but the outdoor space is where it really shines and I can imagine spending many a summer afternoon here with a G&T or two. The food offering ticks the brasserie box perfectly and elevates it far above most of the other local pubs offering decent pub grub and a beer garden. Head chef Jonathon Pons, formerly of Cheltenham’s Ellenborough Park, has done a great job once again.
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