The Pot Kiln has been regarded as one of Britain's best country pub restaurants since it was taken over by Mike and Katie Robinson in 2005. The pub is very much the real deal, being not only a haven for serious eaters, but also a watering hole for those who love the peace and tranquillity of a proper old English country pub serving real ales, with no pretensions.Mike Robinson has been fascinated by game and wild food since childhood, and brings his expertise as Britain's foremost game cook to the pub's menus. Venison in its many guises is a speciality, and Mike manages the wild Fallow, Muntjac and Roe deer on 20,000 acres of land nearby. All the deer ends up on the menu, guaranteeing quality and freshness. The Pot Kiln garden supplies most of the salad and vegetables in the Summer months and is picked daily by the chefs - you can't get fresher than that!The kitchen is currently run by Head Chef Ben Fisher,(French Laundry, California, Tom Aikens, London) whose cooking is superb and sits perfectly with the Pot Kiln style. Ben shares Mike's enthusiasm for using game and wild food and the chefs can often be seen foraging locally for wild produce such as mushrooms, herbs and wild garlic. Angus Davies, the Restaurant Manager, has an in depth knowledge of the food and wine menus which is rarely found front of house these days. As well as the 'à la carte' menu, hearty bar food is also available throughout the year in the cosy bar and the large garden which is bliss on a sunny day looking out over the fields and woodlands beyond.The award-winning real ale is all made by the redoubtable Dave Maggs of the West Berkshire Brewery, and is brewed just up the road from the pub! web by Alan RobinsonThroughout this website most pictures can beenlarged by clicking or hovering your mouse overthem - try hovering over the distant view of the pubon the left to give you some idea of why the PK is so special.Closed all day TuesdayRestaurantWeekdays & Sat :12 - 2 & 7 - 9Sunday: 12 - 2Bar (food)Weekdays & Sat 12 - 2:30 & 6:30 - 8:30Sunday 12 - 2:30Bar (drinks)Weekdays 12 - 2:30 & 6 - 10:30Saturday 12 - 11 Sunday 12- 9:30Frilsham, nr Yattendon. RG18 0XX Tel 01635 201366 info@potkiln.org
Countrywise Country Cookbook - Mike Robinson Mike’s latest cookbook based on ITV’s very successful series of Countrywise and Countrywise Kitchen - much of it filmed in the Cookery School.WIth lavish illustrations and 240 pages of country recipes it would make an ideal present.You can buy a signed copy at the Pot Kiln or the Game Cookery School. It is also available on Amazon and at all major stores and booksellers.
The Pot Kiln has been regarded as one of Britain's best country pub restaurants since it
was taken over by Mike and Katie Robinson in 2005. The pub is very much the real deal,
being not only a haven for serious eaters, but also a watering hole for those who love the
peace and tranquillity of a proper old English country pub serving real ales, with no
pretensions.
Mike Robinson has been fascinated by game and wild food since
childhood, and brings his expertise as Britain's foremost game cook to
the pub's menus. Venison in its many guises is a speciality, and Mike manages the wild
Fallow, Muntjac and Roe deer on 20,000 acres of land nearby. All the deer ends up on the
menu, guaranteeing quality and freshness. The Pot Kiln garden supplies most of the salad
and vegetables in the Summer months and is picked daily by the chefs - you can't get
fresher than that!
The kitchen is currently run by Head Chef Ben Fisher,(French Laundry, California, Tom Aikens, London) whose
cooking is superb and sits perfectly with the Pot Kiln style. Ben shares Mike's
enthusiasm for using game and wild food and the chefs can often be seen
foraging locally for wild produce such as mushrooms, herbs and wild garlic.
Angus Davies, the Restaurant Manager, has an in depth knowledge of the food
and wine menus which is rarely found front of house these days.
As well as the 'à la carte' menu, hearty bar food is also available throughout the
year in the cosy bar and the large garden which is bliss on a sunny day looking
out over the fields and woodlands beyond.
The award-winning real ale is all made by the redoubtable Dave Maggs of the
West Berkshire Brewery, and is brewed just up the road from the pub!
web by Alan Robinson
Throughout this website most pictures can be
enlarged by clicking or hovering your mouse over
Countrywise Country
Cookbook - Mike Robinson
Mike’s latest cookbook based on ITV’s very successful
series of Countrywise and Countrywise Kitchen - much
of it filmed in the Cookery School.
WIth lavish illustrations and 240 pages of country
recipes it would make an ideal present.
You can buy a signed copy at the Pot Kiln or the Game Cookery School. It is
also available on Amazon and at all major stores and booksellers.
