Sorry I haven't posted in a long time, as I have had nowhere to review for quite some time, but as I am going to Wales over Easter, I will have lots of things to say about the food there. But enough about that.
The Thirsty Farmer is a quaint little pub that can be seen as you enter the village of Whimple. It is a friendly place, with an atmosphere that can only come with years of good service. The staff are patient and friendly, and the chairs are comfortable, which is an often overlooked thing I value anywhere, especially somewhere like a pub. The lunch menu was extremely limited, but what was on there looked reasonably priced and rather inviting. I chose to have a personal favourite of mine, ham, egg and chips. The service was commendable, much faster than a lot of places I have visited. When it arrived, the portion was of a kind of size that can be expected from a typical pub: not huge, but not pipsqueak either, just enough to fill you up. And fill me up it did.
The 2 fried eggs were better than at most places, seeing as they were hot, sufficiently solid and able to have chips dunked in the yolk, which are essentially my criteria for a good fried egg. Speaking of which, the chips were crunchy and thick, like you would expect them to be in a village pub. The texture of the chips along with the delightful taste made me savour every bite, and the ham did not disappoint either. It was tender, perfectly cooked and there was plenty of it, and often I would get a mixture of the three and enjoy the contrast of the tender meat, the crunchy potato and the excellently fried egg.
I must say, the Thirsty Farmer is one of a dying breed; a village pub that is doing well for itself. What with taxes and things ruining the old pubs of yore, it is good to see these establishments alive and kicking. And what a shining example it is.
