The Pheasant Inn
Reading Road
Winnersh RG41 5LR
0118 978 4529
SUMMER time is perfect for barbecue food, but what if you want to enjoy life on the grill without the hassle of clearing up afterwards?
Help is at hand thanks to The Pheasant in Winnersh.
Known as The Phez to locals, it is under new management and has recently been renovated both internally and externally. It has a bright and airy interior and large landscaped garden.
And on Sundays, it is running a BBQ Picnic. With the warm weather and the Phez’ great outdoor space, it’s perfect for an afternoon of al fresco dining.
The menu is £13.95 for adults and £10 for children. It includes one item from the main menu, plus a side of garlic bread, corn on the cob, potato salad, mac n cheese and a green salad.
Being The Phez, the food is better than just whacking a few burgers on the grill and hoping for the best.
I opted for the delicious prawn kebabs in a jerk sauce. Lightly barbecued with sweet red peppers, they were totally delicious.
The portions were plentiful, and the presentation was amazing.
My son opted for the Chicken Leg with a BBQ Sauce with all the side dishes, except the green salad.
He was very satisfied, which is high praise indeed coming from a budding food critic.
My husband opted for the Beef Sausages with Jerk sauce which he said were very flavoursome.
He was very impressed with the taste and presentation.
Although we were quite full, we decided to sample a couple of the desserts.
With much choice and an array of different ice creams my son opted for Cheesecake of the Day (£6.95), and my daughter chose the chocolate brownie (£5.95).
I managed to have a taste of both.
The cheesecake was presented beautifully, a biscuit crumb base with a light creamy moose, topped with fresh strawberries, and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
A dessert lover’s heaven.
My daughter opted for the Vegan Chocolate Brownie, with chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and topped with fresh blueberries. She very much enjoyed it.
The pheasant will be offering the barbecue menu every other week in the summer, the next being August 14. Booking is required.
If you’re looking for a barbecue that has a twist, then this is for you: great quality food, great presentation and great service.
Other events at The Pheasant include: live music and comedy nights, karaoke, and two-for-one cocktail deals between 6pm and 7pm.
CLAIRE WORSFOLD
