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The Hammer & Pincers

Leicestershire, Wymeswold - Modern European - Restaurant with rooms - £££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Danny and Sandra Jimminson have created something highly distinctive in their village pub/restaurant near Loughborough. They now have a pair of boutique guest rooms above the venue, while the smart dining area boasts dark walls, exposed brickwork, low rafters and bare tables for a comfortable balance of old and new. Various menus of polished modern cooking (including grazing/tasting options) indicate an ambitious kitchen attuned to the combinatorial arts: blowtorched mackerel is partnered with crab and oyster mayonnaise and watercress coulis, or there could be an apricot and brioche tartlet to go with chicken liver parfait and herb salad. Main courses are busily constructed but balanced compositions, perhaps accompanying steamed turbot with prawn mousseline, asparagus, fennel and Anya potato in prawn nage, or filling brik rolls with butternut squash, alongside tahini labneh, pomegranate molasses, burnt aubergine and a purée of red pepper and walnut. The cheesecake made with Shar...

Danny and Sandra Jimminson have created something highly distinctive in their village pub/restaurant near Loughborough. They now have a pair of boutique guest rooms above the venue, while the smart dining area boasts dark walls, exposed brickwork, low rafters and bare tables for a comfortable balance of old and new. Various menus of polished modern cooking (including grazing/tasting options) indicate an ambitious kitchen attuned to the combinatorial arts: blowtorched mackerel is partnered with crab and oyster mayonnaise and watercress coulis, or there could be an apricot and brioche tartlet to go with chicken liver parfait and herb salad. Main courses are busily constructed but balanced compositions, perhaps accompanying steamed turbot with prawn mousseline, asparagus, fennel and Anya potato in prawn nage, or filling brik rolls with butternut squash, alongside tahini labneh, pomegranate molasses, burnt aubergine and a purée of red pepper and walnut. The cheesecake made with Sharpham Cremet, served with grape compôte and nut brittle, will take a lot of resisting – assuming the chocolate plate with muscovado ice cream hasn't already claimed you for its own. Wine pairings suit those who are grazing, while the list kicks off at £22. 

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VENUE DETAILS

5 East Road
Wymeswold
Leicestershire
LE12 6STGB

01509 880735

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Accommodation, Parking, Credit card required

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