Food Review: The Woodlark Inn

Though the nights are drawing out and the weather (hopefully) should be warming up soon, February, at least for me, is one of the year’s most miserable months. It’s cold, it’s been winter forever and there isn’t even Christmas or New Years to brighten things up. There is, however, one antidote to the February blues, and that’s a good pub lunch and a nice countryside walk. So, with this in mind, there’s no better spot than The Woodlark Inn - the traditional pub and microbrewery located in one of Nottingham’s cutest residential areas, the village of Lambley. 

Loved by locals, I’ve visited this dog-friendly pub many times before for a pint and pack of crisps, but it was only recently that I tried the full food experience, ordering a starter and main while out to dinner with friends. A sucker for calamari, my eyes were instantly drawn to this classic starter, and served with garlic mayo and lemon, it turned out to be a great choice. Gorgeously crispy, and not too greasy, it was great. Though, the real show-stopper lay in the main, which I ordered from the specials menu. A piece of slow-roasted duck served on a bed of mashed potatoes and served with fresh cranberries and green beans, it was delicate, soft and rich in flavour. Really delicious. 

A perfect place to spend a long weekend afternoon, or any day for that matter, the pub has a really friendly atmosphere, with a snug interior and a heated outdoor area. It’s also a great location for when the summer eventually comes around, at which time the beer garden becomes a brilliant sun trap. Definitely worth adding to your pub checklist, The Woodlark is a good’un. Lizzy O’Riordan 

woodlarkinn.co.uk
Church Street, Lambley, NG4 4QB