The Three Legged Cross Bar & Restaurant

The Three Legged, Forest Road, Warfield, Berkshire     01344 421673

Situated next to Battlebridge in Warfield parish, the main house of the 
Three Legged Cross is over 500 years old. Now under new management, it 
has been refurbished fantastically to compliment the age-old features to 
become exactly what you would imagine a traditional pub to be; 
low-ceilinged, warm and welcoming with a blazing fire.
 
But don't be fooled by the traditional appearance of the Three Legged 
Cross, these guys have much bigger ideas and so much more to offer then 
just every day 'pub grub'.
 
After arriving we were quickly shown to a cosy table near the fire to 
ponder over the menu. I'd wanted to try pigeon for a while so after 
seeing Pan Roast Pigeon Breast with Cannellini bean and Tomato 
Casoulette (£6) on the menu, I jumped at the chance to try it. I was 
expecting this dark meat to be slightly tough, but the rich nutty 
flavour and liver like texture was so much better then I was expecting.
My partner went for the Goats Cheese and Roast Vegetable Tart with 
Beetroot Salad (£6), this mediterranean combination of vegetables and 
cheese was creamy and crumbly. It was relatively large in size, but made 
for a fantastic starter that's vegetarian friendly too. 

We then moved onto our mains and it didn't take me long to decide on the 
Caraway Crusted Pork Loin and Slow Roast Belly, Apple and Thyme Puree, 
with Mustard Beans and a Smoked Bacon Mash (£16).
With my two favourite cuts of meat served to me on the same plate I 
didn't quite no where to start. The Loin was tender and succulent and 
the juicy flavour of the Belly oozed into your mouth, not forgetting the 
perfectly crisp crackling and the creamy mashed potato enhanced with the 
rich flavours of bacon.
My partner went for the Honey Glazed Gressingham Duck Breast with 
Balsamic Red Cabbage, Roast Plums and Herb Croquette Potatoes (£17). The 
honey caramelised the duck breast leaving it sweet, juicy and delicious, 
the Croquettes were crisp with a light fluffy inner.

 
After the delights of our first two courses we were absolutely stuffed, 
but after one look at the dessert menu and we wanted to have it all!  
Between us we managed to narrow it down to our 2 favourites desserts 
(both at £5 each). I like to think of myself as quite the cheesecake 
connoisseur, so the baked vanilla and blueberry cheesecake 
served with a fruit compote was a must for me. The base of the cheesecake was 
buttery and crisp, with the body of the cake being crumbly, rich and so creamy 
that it was sinful to my post Christmas waist line. The fruit compote delicate and 
fresh and brought the whole dish together. My partner went for the classic Bramley 
Apple and Rhubarb Crumble with English Custard which was simple, yet sumptuous.

The homely and welcoming atmosphere combined with the fantastic menu, and 
clearly talented chef makes for comfort food at its best, and rest assured all of the 
produce is locally sourced and freshly prepared. 

Not only that, but the service was great with attentive and knowledgeable staff. 
The Three Legged Cross is warm, cosy and inviting and is hands down the best 
place I've eaten in Bracknell.