The Blind Fiddler

Came here for a meal after hearing great things about the meat selection available, especially a sharer platter.

Unfortunately the sharer platter wasn't on the menu, so I assumed that it wasn't available and didn't ask either.

The menu is on a big chalk board in the main bar area with many options to choose from.

I went for the Brisket and Pulled Pork with coleslaw and chips (asked for zero green stuff on my plate) and received exactly that!
The brisket was perfectly cooked and it melted in the mouth. A beautiful texture with a peppery crust. Possibly could've done with two slices of it as it was that good!
The pulled pork was amazing too, not too saucy, nice and tender and packed full of flavour!
The slaw seemed a bit onion heavy, but no complaints about that! Better than it being saturated with cabbage or carrot.
The fries were also really nicely done, I seasoned mine with salt.

All this was washed down with a pint of Fuzz by Baron Brewery (a local bunch of lads putting out some fantastic beers) I believe it was a 4.5% pale.

For pudding I had raspberry and white chocolate roulade which was absolutely amazing!

All in all a fantastic bit of food, drink and service. Will definitely return again and recommend to friends and family! Please sort out a meat platter for the anti-vegetable people though ;)

First visit a few days ago.
Very warm, friendly and the food, (beef brisket+ pulled pork salad) was amazing.
Was cooked to perfection and so tasty.
Cant wait to go back!
5 stars frkm me

Always our favourite place to go! Can’t beat the staff, atmosphere and the unbelievable food 👌guaranteed a nice meal and friendly chat whenever you visit

A little jewel in the countryside.
Halloween was close and the place inside and out was full of atmosphere and fun.
Locals and staff were great laugh and the food was perfect.
Looking forward to a visit at Christmas, the menu is looking really good.
The landlord obviously has great pride in everything he does, very clean and welcoming. Highly recommend a visit

Lovely lunch, very friendly and service was first class. Highly recommended

Wow..we had the smoker. Absolutely perfectly cooked, so tasty, very highly recommended. Really friendly pub, lovely people and dog friendly too, so that's a big bonus. Thank you for a lovely meal and friendly evening.

Great little village pub. They managed to fit us in at short notice. Great roast.

Went to try their famous Smoker plater and have to say it’s the best thing out there you have to try it and manage to finish it is a challenge!!
Excellent service and a real country pub atmosphere

Had a delicious Sunday roast and scrumptious pudding - I had the knickerbocker glory, but others on our table had the chocolate & honeycomb cheesecake which looked divine. We arrived early for our booking (6 adults, 1 child and 1 dog) so expected to wait, but service was excellent and our meals were all on the table in no time at all, which was served before our booking time. We ate in the bar as we had a dog, but the atmosphere was still great. Cannot recommend enough and we look forward to returning another time

Sunday Lunch/Dinner for my family of 8 very good, made welcome a proper local pub. Cant wait to attend their fish day on a Monday.

Lovely works Christmas Dinner, beautiful turkey dinner, will be back to try some other delicious food,
Thanks

1st visit and not disappointed. Very welcoming greeting from the lady behind the bar and the landlord, menu was written on a large blackboard with good choices. Only had a main but came out quickly. Well presented plentiful and cooked perfectly. Most definitely will be goingbac
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Lovely pint and the food was outstanding, very friendly lady behind the bar, couldn't do enough for you. Looking forward to eating at the Blind Fiddler again, lovely place to visit. Food five stars.

Called in today after completing a 10 mile ramble. Perfect after a long walk, very friendly lady behind the bar. Although they weren't serving lunches today as they were awaiting new supplies after the New Year, we were given a huge bowl of cheesy nibbles on the house. A delightful pub, very clean with a log fire. I'm sure we'll pay a return visit soon and sample their lunch menu. Many thanks.

Just had our annual Petanque dinner at the fiddler, great atmosphere and great food, generous portions, no one will go home hungry 😊

Only moved to area recently and thought we would try this pub for the first time on Saturday evening with family. The 4 of us all had food from the smoker, no joke, its the best food we have had in a very long time. I had the beef short rib, wow, absolutely delicious. When you read reviews, sometimes you have to take them with a pinch of salt, however, this was definitely 5 stars, If I could give 6 I would - will definitely be back. Thanks for a great evening and making us feel very welcome !

We visited for the first time on Sunday (Mother's day) and it was fab! Delicious food, great portions, reasonable prices and excellent service. We will be back!

Wonderful burgers at the Blind Fiddler Anstey tonight. The ultimate Fiddler burger is a chesse burger, bacon, generous brisket slice from the smoker in a brioche bun. The Vegan burger was the other order and that got the thumbs up as well. Great friendly service thanks Blind Fiddler going home a happy well fed couple.

We found this pub by chance on the way home. The food and welcome were fantastic.

Would definitely make the journey to eat there again.

Delish roast beef dinner. Hubby had a special burger that was huge, also delish, daughter had a vegan burger & fries which she thoroughly enjoyed. Very friendly staff & dogs are allowed.