South Wales Echo - Pub Meals: Winner 2015
We visited on the eve of the Discovery Inn receiving the South Wales Echo Pub Meal winner 2015, and as usual were not disappointed. Part of the same group that includes the Conway and the Pilot, the Discovery Inn sits tucked away at the top of Roath Park Lake - out of sight but not out of mind.
We have visited the 'Disco' on many occasions and with its ever changing blackboard menu you rarely have the same meal twice (although they do have a classics menu for when you simply must have their burger!).
On this occasion, something new and interesting to start - confit duck with waffles, a maple & bourbon jus with a gooey cinnamon crumble. I wouldn't normally order waffles to start, but my interest was piqued and I was not disappointed. Perhaps the only tweak I'd recommend it some more of the jus!
For mains, baked cod with chorizo, spinach, sautéed potatoes and paprika oil. What a lovely and light dish with that smoky, spicy flavour that warms the soul on a cold winter night. I admit, there was a burger ordered as well but in my haste it was devoured before pictures could be taken...
Now we wouldn't normally finish off a Monday night dinner with a dessert, but it felt rude not too. There's always a good selection of desserts, a baked Alaska went down really well once, and tonight was no exception. The choice was difficult and in the end we left ourselves with a shortlist of the Snickers tart with salted caramel, a giant Ferrero Rocher or a warm chocolate brownie with pistachio ice cream. We went with the latter, and it provided a fine end to a really nice meal.
Three quality courses for £24; you'd struggle to find any other pub that could offer anywhere near that level of cooking for such a good value price. Starters normally range from £4 - £7; mains £8 - £14 (steak is usually a little more) and desserts are £5. They also offer a very reasonable lunch menu that will fill you up whilst being light on the wallet.
Having frequented the Disco on many occasions, especially when we simply want some good food at a low price, we'd strongly recommend it. Congratulations on winning the award!
For the other category winners, follow the link below:
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/south-wales-echo-food-drink-8610200
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