Dinner at the Ship Inn

We found a nice local pub just after we moved in. It's called the Ship Inn, and the main room with the crackling fire was filled with football fans cheering on their teams in a very British way. They didn't yell or make gestures like the Americans might - they shared their pints and smiled or frowned a lot. We enjoyed watching their reactions to great plays - so restrained!

A bit about pub protocol: you find your seat, review the menu then place your order and pay at the bar. Most pubs will deliver the food to your table - but you have to take that all important first step of ordering first at the bar! If you forget, you'll be waiting a very long time for your food!

Great bangers and mash, excellent meat pies and braised beef. And of course, there's Guinness. Always Guinness!

Sunday night at the Ship is quiz night, where table teams compete for prizes. Still trying to find a place with darts . . .