Bars & Pubs

Mudchute Farm is a green and pleasant spot on the skyscraper-heavy Isle of Dogs; for family groups, the appeal is obvious. Across the yard from the squealing Gloucester Old Spot pigs and clucking Polish White Crest chickens sits the kitchen. Inside, youll find farmhouse kitchen tables and settles, a big futon for babies, a book and toy corner and information boards outlining the Isles history. Outside, picnic tables look out over riding stables. The bucolic location has its disadvantages flies, for one. But such irritations are soon forgotten when you taste the food. The tireless young chefs certainly know about wholesome seasonal grub and can make lashings of sparkling ginger beer. There are usually four or five hot options (also available in child portions), such as penne with courgette and tomato sauce and goats cheese, or fried polenta topped with wild mushrooms, herbs and cream cheese. Plain eaters can have the farms own eggs, own-made jam or beans on toast. The own-made cakes are brilliant brownies, cupcakes, flapjacks, victoria sponges and Mudchute does the best cream teas this side of Totnes.

Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008