Browns Restaurant and Pie Shop review
Browns Pie Shop is located up Steep Hill in Lincoln. Photo: Neil Mallett
If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate then Browns Restaurant and Pie Shop may be the place for you.
Said to be haunted by a cheeky little boy named Humphrey who causes mischief and runs around the shop, Browns Pie Shop is nothing to be scared of except for maybe the sky high prices.
Being seated in the cellar was certainly cosy and intimate, with several tables squeezed in. A sharp knock to the head while coming down the stairs is a little embarassing- but an experience shared by many.
After a glance over the drinks menu and bottle of Chilean red chosen, glasses and water were placed on the table, beginning a great quality of service that was continued throughout the evening.
The chicken, leek and mushroom pie was a delicious mix of locally sourced chicken and mushroom although the leek seemed to be lacking, perhaps being replaced by what seemed like a litre of white wine and cream sauce. However, the puff pastry lid did a good job of soaking up the majority of the excess sauce.
The £12 price tag did seem a little steep (for what was basically white sauce and pastry) and the others around the table seemed to agree while they tucked into filling portions of stout and beef pie, Lincolnshire sausage and mash and even a mushroom and tarragon risotto.
Seasonal vegetables were served with the mains but the over cooked red cabbage remained relatively untouched. The bowls seemed full to the brim with carrots and only about five green beans.
The desserts were definitely the highlight of the evening, we all found room for one last course and it went down a treat. Cheesecake, bread & butter pudding and sorbet appeared at the table and were wolfed down in record time.
Costing at least £20 per head is a little steep for those on a budget but as a birthday treat you can’t go wrong with the outstanding service, unique atmosphere and tasty food.