A lunchtime start and a steady run to Braunston today -
could'nt believe the weather: from hail only a few days ago to glorious
sunshine today. Passed fellow blogger Derwent 6 en route. We were moored in the
marina by 3pm and by 5pm Dave Palmer had driven down from Castle Donington to
pick me up and take me back to get the car ready for an exit and homeward bound
tomorrow. Thanks Dave! The novelty of having wheels again prompted us to drive
over to the Admiral Nelson Pub at Braunston Lock 3.
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The pub has only just reopened with new owners, new decor
and a really original menu focusing on
quality local ingredients but done sometimes in a very innovative way - they
pride themselves on the old adage of not doing fast food but doing good food as
fast as they can. The beer was extremely palatable and, when we arrived the new
landlady gave us a bowl of chicken wings that were perfection in a very
original bbq-type sauce. Jan was not hungry so I just has Cod and chips with
mushy peas. A simple dish well done. Yesterday we ate at a Hungry Horse chain
pub, beer and food for 2 for less than £20. Would I eat there again? Only if
there was nowhere else. Would I eat at the Admiral Nelson again? Yes without a
doubt. We sat outside the pub at a large picnic table. As there was only us two
we made room for two chaps to have a seat. We spent the rest of the evening in
a most enjoyable conversation about life, the universe, evolution and
Christianity. Thanks for a great evening Tom and Nigel.
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