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The Pear Tree Inn, Top Lane, Whitley, Wiltshire, SN12 8QX
For more info, visit The Pear Tree Website
Updated in May 2023 to reflect our latest visit. (First Visit: October 2022)
Our favourite place to eat out in Wiltshire. Very deserving of our Bronze Fish Award for the exceptional fish and chips. Highly commended.
The Dish
“Ale Battered Catch of the Day & Fat Chips, Minty Mushy Peas, Tartare, Lemon”, £18.50 (££)
Fantastic dish! Great pub restaurant with exceptional food.
OUR VERDICT – 5 Stars
We liked
- Fresh fish, cooked perfectly
- Thin and crispy batter
- A nice portion of minty peas
- Very crispy chips
We’d change
Nothing!
Chips: Fat Chips
Peas: Mushy
Service Speed: Moderate
We also had…
Here are some other dishes that we tried and really enjoyed. The Pear Tree is certainly worth a visit if you get the chance.
Tomato & Olive Focaccia, Balsamic Oil, £5
Herby Haddock Goujons, Curry Mayonnaise Dip £7.5
WARMED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE £8
Mixed Berries, Honey combe
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