THE FIREFLY

February 2012

We have been living next door to “The Firefly” for over 18 months but had never felt the urge to enter as it has had a reputation as a bit of a bogan bar and never looked that enticing.  We often knew when it was closing time as we would hear the occasional punter singing what might have been a song on his way home and our front garden was occasionally littered with empty beer glasses (we’ve kept a few ).  Over the past year, it has undergone a makeover or two.

The Pub now seems to have a different clientele (we haven’t heard many songs & we are running short of beer glasses) and with constant signage out the front advertising NEW MANAGEMENT and NEW CHEF and NEW MENU, we thought maybe now was the time to try it out.

We went on a Friday afternoon for lunch with our friend Paul.  Being a journo, Paul has had considerable experience of pub lunches and we were keen to get his opinion. 

Upon entering we noted the cosy bar area and large dining room.  We were just about the only people in the dining area apart from a guy speaking loudly on his mobile phone and the occasional bar patron taking a peek.  It was a bit cold in both temperature and ambience.  There are no windows in the dining room and although it’s freshly painted, it has a subdued and unimaginative decor.

The menu was adequate although not extensive and with the usual pub fare; prices are very reasonable.  Neil and I had a burger and fries each which were both very nice, (Neil has fallen off his vegetarian wagon).  Paul had fish & chips which he said measured up to his high standards.  Unfortunately, the plates were not warmed beforehand so the food went cold very quickly, the chilly room didn’t help.  Service was swift and pleasant.

“The Firefly” serves the local Rebellion brewery beer, Neil’s favourite bitter, as well as the usual offerings; and they serve a very nice house red.

Overall we would say “The Firefly” is more of a convenience for us than an event and hopefully this Public House will continue to improve.

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