The 400 year-old Lamb Inn at Edington serves locally reared beef

Set in the picturesque village of Edington - known for King Alfred's battle against the Danes in 878 - the Lamb Inn's name reflects the wool trade in the Middle Ages.

The original owners were the manorial Lords at Bayton, dating the pub back to the 16th century when waddle and daub was used.

The restaurant is full of charm, with fireplaces built with Roman stone.

Seating is staggered over two different rooms with a relaxed dining area along by the bar and a more refined space in the newer part of the inn.

Joining me for dinner was my friend Alan who was keen to try out the locally sourced meat and vegetables advertised on the extensive menu, including three vegetarian and four fish dishes.

I chose the traditional pub pie with a puff pastry lid and fresh vegetables for my main course at £8.95.

The size was great value for money, with tender beef and mushrooms sitting well alongside the light pastry lid.

Alan chose a local 8oz sirloin steak (sourced from a local farm at nearby Coulston) with asparagus salad and mustard at £10.95.

The steak was cooked medium rare as requested and was tender, the asparagus was firm and delicious. Presentation was excellent and appetising.

With a choice of five desserts, we settled on the chocolate brownie with cream and bread and butter pudding with custard both at £4 each.

I was very pleased with my chocolate brownie which was very sweet but Alan's butter pudding was slightly overcooked. After bringing this to the attention of the delightful waitress, no charge was made for the pudding.

The inn stocks Wiltshire Moles ales which we both enjoyed but was surprised that Wadworth ale wasn't on tap seeing as Devizes is only ten miles away.

The total cost of the meal was £28.30, deducting the dessert but including drinks.

Diane Vose

3:42pm Thursday 20th March 2008

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